Denon AVR-97 manual Specifications

■Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic decoding functions are per-

formed in the digital domain for excellent dynamic range and crystal clear reproduction.

■DTS

Digital Theater Systems decoding provides thrilling movie and music multi-channel surround sound.

■96kHz, 24-bit Audio D/A Converters

■6-Channel External Input For Future Multi-Channel Formats

■Separate Current Supplies for Circuits

The AVR-97 is equipped with a main transformer featuring independent 5-winding outputs, and a dedicated transformer for the microprocessor, to completely separate the power amplifier, audio, digital, video, and display circuits. This construction reduces noise interference among the circuits and ensures a clean, transparent sound.

■Hefty Power Transformer for Stable Supply of Power

A power transformer has been connected in the power section

where it is combined with a rectifier diode and a large block capacitor to ensure a large, stable supply of electrical current. Accordingly, the AVR-97 boasts high output power of 100 W for each of the 5 channels.

■Stable Speaker Drive

In the AVR-97, the circuitry through which current flows to

drive the speakers has been incorporated onto a single board between the rectifier circuit of the power source and the speaker terminals. A new phase correction circuit has also been adopted, eliminating the need for an output coil. Since this configuration allows the power transistor to drive the speakers directly, there is no loss of power to any of the chan- nels. The sound that you hear is thus extremely stable as well as powerful.

■Pre Outputs for System Upgrading

The pre-out terminals on the AVR-97 is offered for Front L/R, Center and Mono (Subwoofer) channels. A separate power amp can be connected to these terminals to upgrade your system.

■Video Select Switch

This function lets you select video sources independently of the audio sources.

■All-channel Level Control

■Binding Post Speaker Terminals for All Channels

■Icon-based On-Screen Display

The AVR-97 provides an On-Screen Display (OSD) featur- ing icons (pictorial representations) to let you easily monitor the current operating status.

■Personal Memory Plus

The handy Personal Memory Plus function allows you to

store the surround mode, the level settings for all speakers, as well as the delay time, to further customize the sound source. Simply push any source button and it will instantly dis- play the settings stored for that source.

■Multi-function Remote Controller

●Self-illuminated GLO-KEY Remote Controller with Easy Recognition Layout

●System Call Function to execute up to 10 successive pre-assigned commands at the single touch of a button

●Pre-Memory and Programming Function for non-DENON components

*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.

■Frequency Synthesis Tuning

●40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning

●Auto Preset Memory

■Other Features ● Cinema Equalizer

● Music Surround Modes Including 5-channel Stereo ● “S” and Composite Video Switching

● Front A/B Speaker Switching

Connect another pair of stereo speakers in another room. ● Tone Control

● 2 Switched AC Outlets

■Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System

●Audio Inputs

3	Digital (Optical) Inputs	OPTICAL x 3
1	Digital (Coaxial) Input	COAXIAL x 1
9	Analog Inputs	PHONO, CD, TUNER, DVD, VDP,
		TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX,
		MD/TAPE
6	Analog EXT. Inputs	FRONT L/R, CENTER,
		SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER

●Audio Outputs

4	Analog Pre Outputs	FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER
3	Analog Rec Outputs	VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX, MD/TAPE

●Video Inputs

5	S-Video Inputs	DVD, VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1,
		VCR-2/V-AUX
5	Composite Inputs	DVD, VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1,
		VCR-2/V-AUX

●Video Outputs

3	S-Video Outputs	VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX, MONITOR
3	Composite Outputs	VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX, MONITOR

Specifications

■Power Amplifier Section

Rated output	*THD figures are power amp stage values.
Front	100 W + 100 W (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.07 % THD)
Center	100 W	(8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.07 % THD)
Surround	100 W + 100 W (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.07 % THD)

■Preamplifier Section Input sensitivity/Impedance

PHONO(MM)	2.5 mV/47 kohms
CD, DVD, VDP, TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2/V-AUX, MD/TAPE,
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R,
SUBWOOFER	200 mV/47 kohms
Output level/Load Impedance
FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SUBWOOFER	1.2 V/10 kohms
VCR, MD/TAPE,
MONITOR	200 mV/47 kohms
RIAA deviation	±1 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Tone control	Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz
	Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz
■ FM Section
Tuning frequency range ...	87.5 - 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity	1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
■ AM Section
Tuning frequency range ...	520 - 1710 kHz
Usable sensitivity	18 µV
■ General
Power supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption	5.0 A
Dimensions	434 (W) x 171 (H) x 416 (D) mm
	17.1” (W) x 6.7”(H) x 16.4”(D)
Weight	11.5 kg, 25.4 lbs

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