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Denon AVR-689: 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH Independent Zone Home Theater Receiver
The Denon AVR-689 delivers power and performance and is ready to take on HD video sources with its HDMI v1.3a capabilities that support deep color video signals and digital surround audio signals. This makes setup and operation a snap for the beginner or expert user. Attention to audio detail and accuracy has been improved with the addition of Audyssey MultEQ processing, assuring audio room balance even with difficult acoustical conditions. Dolby Digital and dts Digital signals are masterfully decoded and reproduced, yielding a stunning surround sound presence like never before.
The Denon AVR-689 provides a host of connections and features
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High-Quality Construction and Features for Improved Acoustic Accuracy
The Denon AVR-689 is made from high-quality components to ensure excellent audio and video quality. The straightforward design philosophy of the "minimum signal path" has been implemented to provide immaculately clean audio and video playback. Signal paths are as short as possible to keep signal degradation in the audio and video circuitry to an absolute minimum. The AVR-689 includes a robust power source for each capacitor block for a stable supply of current. This, along with a separate dedicated CPU transformer, produces a clear circuit that prevents unwanted signal noise from affecting the sound.
The AVR-689 features 7-Channel Equal Power, which allows owners to connect up to 7 speakers independently and offers a 7.1 home theater solution without the need for additional amplifiers. Built-in separate internal amplifiers independently provide each channel with 80 Watts of power. This lets you enjoy the same high power output capability per channel, and gives a balanced and truly high-impact surround-sound environment.
The sound from movie sources recorded in Dolby Digital, dts, or other formats emphasizes high-frequency range due to a theater’s front speakers being placed behind the movie screen. If this sound is reproduced in the home theater without correction, the high-frequency range can be too strong. The Denon AVR-689's Cinema Equalizer corrects these high-frequency components so that the sound is clearer and easier to listen to.
The Audyssey MultEQ acoustic measuring and correction system takes the guesswork out of equalization setup. Using the included calibration microphone, it analyzes the audio characteristics of your speaker system and your listening environment at up to 6 locations. This ensures a custom tailored sound for top audio fidelity. In addition, the AVR-689 is among the first to feature Audyssey’s remarkable Dynamic Volume processing, which eliminates irritating jumps in volume between TV shows and commercials.
The Denon AVR-689 features Audyssey processing
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Connectivity is King
The versatile AVR-689 provides excellent audio and video signal processing and switching flexibility, and is fully equipped to handle sophisticated home theater setups. The video section features three HDMI v1.3a inputs with 1 output, 3 component video inputs, 4 composite video inputs with 2 outputs, 3 S-Video inputs with 2 outputs, 8 analog audio inputs (including tuner), 2 coaxial digital inputs, and 2 optical digital inputs.
Multiple Decoders Provide Excellent Compatibility
Denon’s advanced surround sound decoding section is powered by a high-precision 32-bit floating point DSP processor. This provides breathtaking surround sound quality from virtually any source. The AVR-689 is also packed with the biggest names in audio decoding, ensuring that you will hear movies, music, and games exactly the way their creators intended.
Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. It consists of up to 5.1 channels—front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right, and an additional channel exclusively reserved for additional deep bass sound effects. The signals within each channel are distinct from the others, allowing pinpoint sound imaging and tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx format expands on Dolby Digital by decoding audio signals recorded on up to 7.1 playback channels. 7.1-channel audio builds upon the 5.1 setup by adding two rear surround speakers for even greater audio imaging. Dolby Pro Logic IIx also allows 5.1-channel audio sources to be played in up to 7.1 channels.
dts Digital Surround (also called simply dts) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems. Like Dolby Digital, it is a 5.1-channel surround sound format that is available as an optional soundtrack on many DVDs. The primary advantage of dts is that it offers higher data rates, leading many home theater enthusiasts to claim the sound quality for movie or music audio tracks to be closer to the original master recordings. This receiver is also equipped with the dts 96/24 format, which provides even higher quality 5.1 channel sound playback. The dts-ES Extended Surround decoder improves the 360-degree surround impression by adding a Surround Back channel, for a total of 6.1 channels. Finally, the dts Neo:6 surround decoder converts conventional 2-channel signals to 6.1-channel surround playback by applying them to the high-precision digital matrix decoder used for dts-ES Matrix 6.1.
State of the Art Solutions for Superior Quality
Not only is the AVR-689 versatile and powerful, but Denon has made it easy to use with many convenient features. The Personal Memory Plus function allows the receiver to store surround modes, the level setting for all speakers, and the delay time to further customize the sound source. With the push of a button, the receiver will be tuned to the source of choice and the perfect preset settings will be activated. Front panel system setup control puts the AVR-689's functions right at your fingertips, and the pre-programmed Glow Key remote control with punch-through commands lets you control the system from across the room.
Technical Specifications
- Weight: 24.9 lbs
- Width: 17.1 inches
- Height: 6.8 inches
- Depth: 14.9 inches
- Output: 80 watts per channel
- Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding: Yes
- dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding: Yes
- dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding: Yes
- dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Modes: Yes
- dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing: Yes
- Digital Inputs: Coaxial: 2
- Digital Inputs: Optical: 2
- Digital Outputs: Optical: 0
- Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner: 8
- Analog Record Outputs: 2
- Composite Video Inputs: 4
- Composite Video Outputs: 2
- S-Video Inputs: 3
- S-Video Outputs: 2
- Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth: 3 x 60 MHz (Assignable)
- Station Auto-Preset Memory Tuning: 56
- XM Satellite Radio 'Connect and Play' Ready: Yes
- HDMI 1.3a Inputs: 3
- HDMI 1.3a Outputs: 1
- Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction Positions: 6
Choosing a Denon A/V Receiver for Your Home Theater System
Denon offers several models of A/V receiver systems, from the entry-level AVR-589 5.1 channel receiver system to the advanced AVR-989 7.1 channel receiver system. Which A/V receiver system you choose depends on how much you're willing to spend and which features you prioritize in a home theater environment. Here's a quick breakdown of the Denon A/V receiver systems.
| The AVR-589 is a 5.1 A/V home theater receiver that features the latest high definition video connectivity, including dual HDMI v1.3a inputs and an HDMI output that provides up to 1080p resolution pass-through. Powered by Denon's DDSC-HD discrete surround decoding technology, the AVR-589 features a precision 32-bit floating point DSP processor for optimum surround sound fidelity, a technology normally only found on much more expensive components. Each of the five Equal Power amplifier channels put out 75 Watts of power, and is capable of driving the widest variety of home theater speaker systems. It also features 2 component video inputs, 4 composite video inputs with 2 outputs, 3 S-Video inputs with 2 outputs, 8 analog audio inputs (including tuner), 2 coaxial digital inputs, and 2 optical digital inputs. |
| The AVR-689 is a 7.1 A/V home theater receiver that incorporates the latest surround sound decoding technologies, along with sophisticated video signal handling and upconversion that allows both HDMI video inputs as well as providing component video output. The surround section features the same precision 32-bit floating point DSP technology found on Denon's top-line models. It includes the addition of Audyssey MultEQ and Dynamic Volume processing. Each of the seven Equal Power amplifier channels put out 80 Watts of power. The video section features three HDMI v1.3a inputs with 1 output, 3 component video inputs, 4 composite video inputs with 2 outputs, 3 S-Video inputs with 2 outputs, 8 analog audio inputs (including tuner), 2 coaxial digital inputs, and 2 optical digital inputs. |
| The AVR-789 is a 7.1 A/V home theater receiver that features 3 HDMI v1.3a inputs, 1080p upscaling, and a 32-bit floating point DSP processor. It includes the addition of Audyssey MultEQ and Dynamic Volume processing. Each of the seven Equal Power amplifier channels put out 90 Watts of power, and can drive the widest variety of home theater speaker systems. In addition, the AVR-789 comes with 3 component video inputs, 3 composite video inputs with 2 outputs, 3 S-Video inputs with 2 outputs, 8 analog audio inputs (including tuner), 2 coaxial digital inputs, and 2 optical digital inputs with 1 output. |
| The AVR-889 is a 7.1 A/V home theater receiver that features 4 HDMI v1.3a inputs, 1080p upscaling, and a 32-bit floating point DSP processor. It includes the addition of Audyssey MultEQ and Dynamic Volume processing. Each of the seven Equal Power amplifier channels put out 100 Watts of power, and can drive sophisticated home theater speaker systems. In addition, the AVR-889 comes with 3 component video inputs, 4 composite video inputs with 2 outputs, 4 S-Video inputs with 2 outputs, 9 analog audio inputs (including tuner), 2 coaxial digital inputs, and 2 optical digital inputs with 1 output. |
| The AVR-989 is a 7.1 A/V home theater receiver that features 4 HDMI v1.3a inputs, 1080p upscaling, and a 32-bit floating point DSP processor. It also includes the addition of Audyssey's Dynamic Volume processing. This feature works together with the Dynamic EQ that automatically adjusts equalizer settings to optimize the dynamic range. Each of the seven Equal Power amplifier channels produces 115 Watts of output, and can drive sophisticated home theater speaker systems. In addition, the AVR-989 comes with 3 component video inputs, 7 composite video inputs with 3 outputs, 7 S-Video inputs with 3 outputs, 10 analog audio inputs (including tuner), 3 coaxial digital inputs, and 3 optical digital inputs with 2 outputs. |
Product Description
Packed with features to maximize audio and video fidelity, the AVR-689 is a powerful 7.1 channel receiver that incorporates the latest surround sound decoding technologies with sophisticated HDMI v1.3a video inputs as well as providing component video output. The surround section features the same precision 32-bit floating point DSP technology found on Denon's top-line models, and includes a full array of surround sound decoding functions, including Dolby Digital EX as well as DTS ES 6.1 discrete and matrix decoders for the most thrilling, theater-like surround sound experience. For improved acoustic accuracy, the AVR-689 features Audyssey MultEQ in-room acoustic measurement and correction that fine-tunes the listening space via the supplied microphone, with up to six measurement points to ensure even tonal balance. In addition, the AVR-689 is among the first to feature Audyssey’s remarkable Dynamic Volume processing, which eliminates irritating jumps in volume between TV shows and commercials, as well as Audyssey Dynamic EQ to ensure rich bass and smooth tonal balance, even at low volume levels. All seven amplifier channels feature equal power and low distortion, and the AVR-689 is equipped with dual zone multi-room capability that lets you run a 5.1 channel surround speaker system in the main room, while providing independent stereo audio to a pair of speakers in another room.
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