AVR-985SP

Features That Enhance Operating Ease Auto Surround

The AVR-985SP can automatically store the surround mode for any of three inputs signals: (1)Analog and PCM 2 channel, (2)Bit stream 2- channel (DolbyDigital, DTS) and (3)Bit stream multi-channel. If the type of input signal changes, the most appropriate surround mode is automatically selected for the signal.

New Front Panel Design with Larger Display

Larger display area capable of displaying a broad range of information including character icons for an intuitive recognition of input signal channels and output speaker channels.

Audio Delay Function

The Audio Delay Function corrects slight lags between sound and picture that can occur when a video signal is processed, such as in a Progressive Scan DVD player or outboard video processor.

Adjustable Cross-Over Switching

The AVR-985SP supports subwoofer cross-over switching with a choice of 8 cross-over frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 200 and 250 Hz. This lets you more accurately match the performance characteristics of the subwoofer to the main speaker system.

Specifications

Power Amplifier Section

Rated output

*THD figures are power amp stage values.

Front

100

W + 100W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)

 

135

W + 135 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)

Center

100

W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)

 

135

W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)

Surround

100

W + 100W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)

 

135

W + 135 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)

Surround Back

100

W + 100W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)

 

135

W + 135 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)

Preamplifier Section

Analog

Input sensitivity/imepdance

200mV/47kohms

Frequency response

10Hz-100kHz(+0,-3dB direct mode)

S/N

102dB(direct mode)

Rated output

1.2V

Digital

 

D/A output

2.0V

Phono

 

Input sensitivity/impedance

2.5mV

RIAA deviation

+/-1dB(20Hz to 20kHz)

Rated output

150mV

A/B switching between front speakers

Pre-programmed remote controller with learning feature

Designed for high sound quality

Pure Direct and AL24 Processing

Denon Professional's Pure Direct mode was designed for those who want the ultimate in sonic quality from their audio sources. Depending on input signal type, Pure Direct will turn off any unneeded circuitry of the AVR-985SP. When listening to PCM based sources, Denon Professional's waveform technology AL24 Processing brings out all the delicate nuances of the source material.

Video Section

Frequency response

 

Composite video/S-video

5Hz-10MHz(+0,-3dB)

Component video

DC-100MHz(+0,-3dB)

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

Hefty Power Transformer for Stable Supply of Power

A huge power transformer has been connected in the power section where it is combined with a rectifier diode and an oversized block capacitor to ensure a large, stable supply of electrical current. Accordingly, this design allows the AVR-985SP to achieve high output power of 100 W for each of the 7 channels.

General

Power supply

AC120V, 60Hz

Power consumption

5.6A (1W max at standby mode)

Dimensions

434 (W) x 171 (H) x 429 (D) mm

 

17.1'' (W) x 6.7'' (H) x 16.9'' (D)

Weight

13.5kg (29lbs 12oz)

Variable Gain Volume

S/N in the usable area has been improved. Finer adjustments are also possible in 0.5 dB steps across the extended range of –80 dB to +18 dB.

Block Capacitor

A large-capacity block capacitor was developed for the AVR-985SP to ensure a rock stable supply of power.

Detachable AC Power Cord

Frequency Synthesis Tuning

56-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning

Auto Preset Memory

D&M Professional

1100 Maplewood Drive Itasca, Illinois 60143 Tel: 630.741.0330 Fax: 630.741.0652 www.d-mpro.com

(*1) Note on Movie mode:

On DENON A/V receivers, this Movie mode is displayed as "MODE CINEMA".

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

*“Dolby”, “Dolby Digital-EX”, “Pro Logic IIx”, and the double-D device are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

*“DTS”, “DTS-ES ES” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.

Front panel with cap for front A/V input (Silver version is available)