The new standard for A/V processing

So you've finally found it. Denon's ultimate A/V surround sound and video processor. And of course, this powerhouse has a robust list of features (by robust, I mean seriously impressive to the geekiest video/audiophiles), so you may wanna brace yourself for all this baby has to offer. It's up-to-date in every meaning of the word. It's Denon. What do you expect? So sit back, get a cup of coffee if need be, and prepare to meet the AVPA1HDCI.

Denon presents the Ultra-Reference AVPA1HDCI. With features and capabilities simply not found on any other controller, the AVPA1HDCI sets the standard for both audio and video processing ability, along with state-of-the-art next-generation digital media connectivity.

Future-equipped

Built with uncompromising attention to detail, the AVPA1HDCI is equipped with an astonishing six individual power transformers to ensure the ultimate audio and video fidelity, eliminating interference between the various audio and video processing sections. Featuring unparalleled audio connectivity, the AVPA1HDCI is equipped with 12 high definition video inputs (6 HDMI ver. 1.3a inputs/6 components) and an additional 16 standard definition inputs, with deinterlacing, upscaling, and conversion to HDMI outputs via the Silicon Optix HQV Realta reference video processor.

Super crisp and we're not talking about lettuce

A really great picture isn't that enjoyable if your sound is only so-so. The AVPA1HDCI is equipped with the kind of audio technology that will make the most of your audio content. First, with 140 watts on 12 channels, you can enjoy full, powerful surround sound. You'll also get the best of high definition content with HDMI version 1.3a. More bandwidth equals more information transmitted through the cable, so the audio can reach its full potential through stereo, Dolby Digital TrueHD, and DTS-HD. The AVPA1HDCI features Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding. With 100% lossless coding technology (thanks to very high bit rates), you'll hear sound identical to the studio master.

HDMI and sharp, natural images

Denon also includes their new technology to restore compressed formats including mp3/WMA/AAC. It will reproduce higher frequency range and deeper bass sound. You get HDMI-equipped components in four different zones that can be run at the same time. HDMI version 1.3a has more bandwidth which allows more information to be passed, so it supports 36-bit color depth and xvYCC color space, meaning an even broader range of colors can be used. More colors equals more realism. Even if you don't have the most current components, you can still get high definition entertainment thanks to analog-to-HDMI and HDMI-to-HDMI upconversion. This means that standard definition content can be improved to look like high definition. A high-speed, high-accuracy 12-bit/216 MHz video DAC is used in the video circuitry for component video, S-video, and composite video signals. This DAC enhances the reproducibility of delicate-level video signals, allowing high-definition video to be played back with greater fidelity to the original images. In addition, noise shaped video (NSV) technology improves video S/N for greater signal linearity. A technology called Faroudja DCDi processing uses mathematical algorithms to fill in blank spots and eliminate jagged edges, ensuring the sharpest picture possible.

Powerful converters

The AVPA1HDCI also uses AL24 Processing Plus, the latest technology for high sound quality giving you the most bang for your buck available in an audio system. Package all that with DENON Link III (enabling high-speed, high-grade digital signal transmission), and a large-output power amp section and power supply configuration for stable high-power output, and you're ready to rock 'n roll.

Zones and networking

Don't limit the use of your components to your home theater room. Expand your horizons to four zones and four sources with the Denon AVPA1HDCI. Get digital to analog conversion for multi-zone output, simultaneous dual HDMI output, dual component outputs, and independent zone 2 component output. Experience the maximum freedom with multi-zone setup. The AVPA1HDCI also has extensive networking capabilities. Connections like USB, Ethernet, and RS-232C let you play back music files from your PC or DLNA server, access over 7000 Internet radio stations, and show a JPEG Photo slideshow. Your options are almost limitless with the connectivity in this receiver.

MultEQ XT from Audyssey

A new auto set-up and Room EQ, featuring MultEQ XT from Audyssey, gives you overall listening area support using the supplied microphone. You'll quickly get just the right set up for your listening area. With configurable center, surround, and surround back amplifiers, you have some options for multi-room use. For example, you could enjoy 7.1-channel theater sound in the main room and a monaural environment in a second and third room. The AVPA1HDCI also provides full support for the most advanced surround playback formats. In addition to the powerful THX, THX Surround EX and THX Ultra2 post processing modes, you get support for Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6 and HDCD. The AVPA1HDCI is also XM Satellite ready with an optional "connect and play" antenna. Of course, you also need a subscription to XM services.

Connectivity and expandability

The AVPA1HDCI is equipped with an Ethernet port that lets you build various types of network environments. You can use these network environments to take advantage of three new home audio network functions. The Audio Media Client function lets you stream audio over the network from a Music Server. This network connection uses two standard technologies: The Designed to DLNA (DLNA: Digital Living Network Alliance) Guidelines, and Windows Media Connect. Supported audio formats are MP3, WAV (LPCM), and WMA. Internet Radio is a system that lets you hear radio broadcasts from stations on the Internet. A wide variety of stations, both large and small and some which are operated by individuals, can be found on the Internet. Until now, radio stations could only be heard if you were within listening range of their radio waves, but with Internet Radio, you can listen to broadcasts from all over the world. The list of stations that the AVPA1HDCI uses comes from the vTuner radio station database that has been customized for Denon. Finally, A/V Receiver Network Setup (Web Control) lets you set up and control the A/V receiver over a network using Internet Explorer on a PC. The AVPA1HDCI's Ethernet port also supports serial controls that use Crestron and others.

DDSC-Digital

The DDSC (Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit)-Digital is a high-quality surround sound reproduction circuit designed for Denon, and forms the core of the design concept that Denon pursues for all its A/V amps: to faithfully reproduce the original intent of content producers. Denon has succeeded in developing a fully discrete design for the new DDSC-Digital in which high-performance ICs are used in independent blocks to form a signal processor that reproduces surround sound, and the discrete design ensures that all channels are endowed with identical response and quality of sound.

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