Denon's AVR-1609 packs the clean, high-current power you need to drive up to seven speakers with authority. You'll experience convincing surround sound realism for your favorite DVDs, TV shows, and video games. And you can add an optional SiriusConnect™ home tuner kit or iPod® dock for even more entertainment choices.
1080p-compatible HDMI switching
If you've got an HDTV with only one HDMI input, you'll appreciate this receiver's 1080p-compatible HDMI video switching. Hook up your high-def sources, such as an HD satellite receiver and a Blu-ray Disc™ player via HDMI, and switch between them while maintaining pristine picture quality for both. And you only need to run a single HDMI cable between the receiver and TV.
Easy and precise surround sound setup
The '1609 includes sophisticated auto-calibration to take the guesswork out of setting up your surround sound system. Using the supplied microphone, it analyzes sound from up to six different listening positions in your home theater, then automatically adjusts level, equalization, and delay settings for each speaker. You'll enjoy spacious, accurate sound across a wide listening area. Dynamic Volume mode keeps your sound clear and steady, eliminating those annoying spikes in volume that accompany commercials between TV shows.
Versatility and convenience
Other key features include dual-room/dual-source audio capability that lets you enjoy home theater in your main room while a housemate enjoys stereo music in a second room. You also get plenty of connections for system-building, including HD-compatible component video switching. A front-panel audio/video input allows quick and easy connection of a camcorder or game system. Plus, the handy remote can control most brands of TVs, DVD players, and other components.
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Details:
- 75 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD
- Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ES™, Pro Logic® IIx, and DTS Neo:6 decoding
- Audyssey Laboratories' MultEQ® six-point auto setup and room calibration system (microphone included)
- SIRIUS satellite radio capable (requires SIRIUS subscription and optional SiriusConnect™ home tuner kit)
- iPod® integration (requires optional Denon ASD-11R, ASD-3N, or ASD-3W)
- Compressed Audio Restorer for better sound with compressed music sources like MP3 files
- Audyssey Dynamic Volume mode to keep listening levels steady
- dual-room/dual-source audio (powered stereo audio output for 2nd room; using powered 2nd-room output allows 5.1 home theater in main room)
- high-current, low-impedance amp design
- 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters for all channels
- multibrand remote
- 17-1/8"W x 6-3/4"H x 16-1/4"D
- warranty: 2 years
- Want more peace of mind? Extended Service Plans Available
Connections:
- 1080p-compatible HDMI digital video switching (2 in, 1 out) — pass-through only (a separate cable connection is required for audio)
- HDMI version 1.3a with support for 1080p and Deep Color
- component video switching (2 in, 1 out)
- digital audio inputs: 2 optical, 2 coaxial
- 4 audio/video inputs, including:
- 1 front-panel input with composite video
- 3 rear-panel inputs with composite and S-video
- 3 audio-only inputs
- 7.1-channel analog audio preamp input
- 2 sets of main speaker outputs
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