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Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoding▲
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Dolby TrueHD
The DENON AVCA1HDA 3D has
Dolby TrueHD which is a next-generation lossless technology developed
for high-definition disc-based media. It delivers sound that is bit-for-bit
identical to the studio master at a bit rate of up to 18 Mbps. It also supports
up to 8 full-range channels of 24-bit/96 kHz audio (although TrueHD can support
more than 8 channels, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray standards limit it to 8) and extensive
metadata including dialogue normalization and dynamic range control all through
an HDMI connection. Dolby TrueHD is compatible with existing and future AV
amplifiers/receivers.
DTS-HD
The DENON AVC-A1HDA 3D has DTS-HD which has been selected as an optional audio technology for Blu-Ray
Disc and HD-DVD. DTS-HD is a set of extensions to DTS' Coherent Acoustics audio
coding system which encompasses DTS Digital Surround, DTS-ES 6.1 discrete, DTS
Neo:6 and DTS 96/24. As a mandatory technology in the next generation standards,
a DTS decoder will be built into every HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player. A single
DTS-HD data stream on a disc can carry everything from standard DTS 5.1 playable
on virtually all existing 280 million plus DTS decoders, all the way to lossless
for next-generation systems.
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| | | The AVC-A1HDA+3D is THX Ultra 2 Certified with THX Post processing More Info... |
The AVC-A1HDA+3D is THX Ultra 2 Certified with THX Post processing▲
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THX Ultra 2
THX certified products are sent to the THX test facility for rigorous testing. Often this will mean revisions must be made to
the design or components used in order to pass the tests. THX certified products show that exact standards set by THX have been
met. Ultra2 is given to products that are ideally designed for larger rooms (approx. 3000 cubic feet) with a 12+ foot viewing
distance from the screen.
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| | | Includes the latest 3D upgrade More Info... |
Includes the latest 3D upgrade▲
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The 3D update allows the AVC-A1HDA to be compatible with 3D video content, new surround height sound formats such as Dolby Pro-Logic IIz and DTS Neo:X. To do this, it converts the “Surround B” pre-outs and speaker terminals into assignable Height or Width outputs. As with the initial “A” upgrade, the Night Mode button of the front of the amplifier has been disabled as Night Mode is now covered by Audyssey Dynamic Volume.
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| | | HDMI 1080p Upscaling by HQV Teranex processing (720p/1080i scaling to component) More Info... |
HDMI 1080p Upscaling by HQV Teranex processing (720p/1080i scaling to component)▲
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Video Upscaling
Video content comes in many different shapes and sizes. A DVD, for example, could come in a 4:3 aspect at 480p whilst a
Blu-ray or computer game may come in a 16:9 aspect at 1080i. Thse signals must first be processed by either an A/V
receiver or by your television in order to display correctly. In the first instance, when upscaling from 480p to 1080p,
an algorithm is used to interpolate the original pixels. The end result is a largely new frame; many of the pixels displayed
are an average of those around them. In the second instance, from 1080i to 1080p, the image is simply deinterlaced. This
process precedes any upscaling, so if you upscale from 480i to 1080p, it will first be deinterlaced before being upscaled.
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| | | Audyssey DSX, Dolby Pro-Logic IIz and DTS Neo:X More Info... |
Audyssey DSX, Dolby Pro-Logic IIz and DTS Neo:X▲
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Audyssey DSX
Audyssey DSX can add up to four new (non-discrete) channels to your home cinema. It does this by using an algorithm to
find the relevant information in the pre-existing soundstage and then distributing it amongst the new channels. These
channels are processed and checked simultaneously for any inconsistencies or potential clashes with the discrete channels.
A number of different combinations are possible. Audyssey DSX allows for up to an 11.2 system by adding front width and
height speakers to a 7.1 mix.
Dolby Pro-Logic IIz
Taking a 5.1 or 7.1 mix, Dolby ProLogic IIz is able to expand it by creating four new (non-discrete) channels for up to 9.1
surround sound. The system is flexible so you can add new speakers where you want. For example, if you currently have a 5.1
set-up then you can add height channels above your current left and right speakers or you can have them behind you for a more
traditional set-up. Of course, you can always have both and take full advantage of what ProLogic IIz has to offer, with 9.1
surround sound.
A standard 5.1 with newly created height speakers as a 7.1 system.
This new 7.1 set-up can then be expanded by adding two further channels as surround sides for 9.1 channels.
DTS Neo:X
Audyssey DSX can add up to four new (non-discrete) channels to your home cinema. It does this by using an algorithm to
find the relevant information in the pre-existing soundstage and then distributing it amongst the new channels. These
channels are processed and checked simultaneously for any inconsistencies or potential clashes with the discrete channels.
A number of different combinations are possible. Audyssey DSX allows for up to an 11.2 system by adding front width and
height speakers to a 7.1 mix.
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| | | Audyssey MultEQXT32 room equalisation More Info... |
Audyssey MultEQXT32 room equalisation▲
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Audyssey MultEQ XT32
MultEQ XT aims to calibrate your system to perform as best as possible given the often less-than-ideal room shaped and undesirable
materials that could be used (such as glass) in your home cinema. All this is done in a matter of minutes with the included microphone
and the results may range from sharper vocals to a better spatiality to the soundstage. The XT32 utilises the most advanced and highest
resolution filters ever used in MultEQ. This means the system can operate with exceptional clarity even in the most angular and oddly shaped rooms.
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| | | Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ More Info... |
Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ▲
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Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Soundtracks are often recorded with volume spikes, and switching between sources can lead to big differences in volume;
setting the volume at any given time does not take these differences into account. Having Audyssey Dynamic Volume on will
set the volume at a steady constant and will increase or decrease depending on the content, ensuring you are not troubled
by spiking volume late at night.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Dynamic EQ ensures that when you turn down your surround sound, channels don't drop out completely. It calculates the
difference between reference and playback level to keep the surround channels in check when the volume is turned down.
Using the information collected by MultEQ/XT/XT32, the volume is corrected according to the particular acoustic properties of
your room.
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| | | 6x HDMI 1.4a inputs & 2x outputs compatible with 3D content More Info... |
6x HDMI 1.4a inputs & 2x outputs compatible with 3D content▲
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High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) v1.4
The HDMI v1.4 connections on the DENON AVC-A1HDA 3D allows for the transmission of 1080p 3D content between a
3D-compatible Blu-Ray Disc player and a 3D HD display. It also brings in
an audio return channel allowing for two-way transmission of audio. This
allows your television, for example, to send audio back from its
integrated tuner to the receiver, solving the problem of having to run
more than one cable between your A/V receiver and TV.
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Video Upconversion
Upconversion offers a convenient way of handling your various sources. Taking an analogue signal (e.g. S-Video) it transcodes
it using an analog-to-digital converter so it can then be carried through HDMI. This means you can have multiple analogue video
sources connected to the receiver, all connected to your TV via a single HDMI cable. What upconversion does not offer is a
perceived boost in video quality; no upscaling is performed.
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| | | Dolby Headphone More Info... |
Dolby Headphone▲
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Dolby Headphone attempts to recreate the effect of a full 5.1 system through your headphones, allowing you to experience the sound as if you were listening to your speakers. This is advantageous for those who enjoy films late at night or who have children so cannot have the volume up as loud as they would like, but still get an approximation of the surround effect through their headphones.
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| | | Can Receive SACD/DVD-A Signal through HDMI More Info... |
Can Receive SACD/DVD-A Signal through HDMI▲
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SACD
Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) was created by Sony and Philips as a higher-quality alternative to CD. It utilises DSD (Direct Stream
Digital) encoding and can deliver a frequency response almost five times greater than that of normal CD, along with a dynamic range of
120dB compared to that of CD at 96dB. Discs can be encoded with a multichannel 5.1 mix or in regular stereo and some hybrid discs, containing
both a CD and SACD layer, can be played in ordinary CD players. SACD-only discs are only compatible with players that can decode SACD - they
will not play in an ordinary CD player. It is often billed as a rival to DVD Audio, though many players will decode both formats.
DVD Audio
DVD-Audio (DVD-A) is a high quality multi channel sound format based around the DVD format. DVD-Audio discs can have high quality multi
channel sound with sampling frequencies up to 192kHz compared to 44.1kHz of regular CDs. Most DVD audio discs can be played back in existing
DVD players but cannot take advantage of the high quality uncompressed 24-bit, 192kHz sound quality unless they are "DVD-Audio" compliant.
Playback on a non-DVD-Audio-compliant DVD player is in compressed Dolby Digital. It is often billed as a rival to Super Audio CD (SACD),
though many players will decode both formats.
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| | | Denon "Audio Restorer" More Info... |
Denon "Audio Restorer" ▲
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Compressed audio such as .mp3 files lose significant amounts of information during the compression process. The Audio Restorer from Denon aims to improve the fidelity and listening experience of compressed audio.
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| | | Ethernet port allows WMA, MP3 & PCM files to be played from a remote server |
| | | Wi-Fi connection for multi room options, streaming audio and internet radio |
| | | Can stream music (AAC, FLAC, iTunes, MP3, WAV, WMA inc. Lossless) over a network |
| | | 2 USB inputs for direct connection to flash memory drives to listen to music or view photos |
| | | Can be controlled across the internet using web browser |
| | | Pure Direct Mode for Pure Analogue Throughput (Digital Circuits switched off) |
| | | 1200VA High Current Toroidal Transformer More Info... |
1200VA High Current Toroidal Transformer▲
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Toroidal Transformers
Usually found in higher-end equipment, these transformers are designed around a ring-shaped core, improving efficiency by reducing
magnetic resistance. Effectively, a toroidal transformer helps to reduce the
transference of unwanted noise to the audio circuitry
by retaining the interference in the transformer core. Coils are wound around the surface of the core which minimises the length of
wire needed whilst at the same time screening the core’s magnetic field to reduce electromagnetic interference. These transformers can
also be more efficient than their cheaper counterparts. They produce less mechanical hum and a lower exterior magnetic field,
and have low off-load losses so they are efficient even in standby.
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| | | Burr-Brown 192kHz/24bit D.A. Converters in differential mode (2 DACs per channel) with DSD compatibility More Info... |
Burr-Brown 192kHz/24bit D.A. Converters in differential mode (2 DACs per channel) with DSD compatibility▲
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Digital to analogue converter (DAC)
Converts the digital data signal into analogue signal that can be amplified and reproduced using speakers or headphones so that our ears can hear it.
In the case of video the data is converted into a video signal that can be reproduced by a display device so that we can see it.
Once data is converted to an analogue signal it then can degrade and lose its quality every step of the way. Most modern equipment is designed to keep data in the digital (Lossless) domain as long as possible.
In an ideal world data would be kept digital right up until the point that you see or hear it avoiding degradation.
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| | | 2xImproved Hammerhead SHARC Dual 32-bit Floating Point DSP's |
| | | Learning LCD Touch screen Remote Included |
| | | Denon's Advanced 24-bit AL24 Alpha processing |
| | | High Quality 100Mhz component video switching |
| | | Variable subwoofer cross-over switching |
| | | Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit |
| | | True 24-bit/192-kHz Digital Input Capability |
| | | Ethernet connection for internet radio, system setup, streaming MP3, WMA & WAV files from a PC (DLNA Compatible) More Info... |
Ethernet connection for internet radio, system setup, streaming MP3, WMA & WAV files from a PC (DLNA Compatible)▲
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Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
DLNA is an agreed standard for sharing media from your computer across your home network to devices like this. This can be
digital photos, music and videos. Not all devices are capable of playing back all media, some only playback audio.
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