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	AVR-3806: 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH Home Theater A/V Surround Receiver


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AVR-3806

$1,299.00

The AVR-3806, an upgrade from the best-selling AVR-3805, continues to offer the finest in multi-channel audio performance and ensures ultra-rigorous standards of signal purity.

Key new high-end features include HDMI switching, 7 channel amplifiers, HDCD decoding, built-in XM-satellite radio capability, and multi-zone functionality. The AVR-3806 also incorporates Audyssey MultEQxt Room EQ to calibrate your audio system and is packaged with a microphone to make your set-up even easier.

Suggested Denon accessories: Denon Headphones.

FEATURES

GENERAL
Power Output; Watts Per Channel	120

All Channels Rated @ 0.05 THD

All Channels Rated @ 0.08 THD	–

Weight: In Pounds	38.6

Width (inches)	17.1

Height (inches)	6.7

Depth (inches)	16.9

SOUND MODES
THX Ultra2-Certified	–

Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit – D.D.S.C - D

Processor(s) – Bit Depth and Type	32-bit Floating Point

Dolby Pro Logic IIx – with Cinema, Music, Game Modes

THX Post-Processing – DPL (4.0), DPL2 Cinema, DD/DTS (5.1), ES Discrete (6.1), ES Matrix, Neo:6 Cinema	–

THX Ultra2 7.1 Cinema, Music and Game Modes	–

THX Surround EX Decoding	–

Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding

dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding

dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding

dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Modes

dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing

Dolby Headphone	–

HDCD Decoder

Audio Signal Delay (Sync. Audio with Video signal) – By source

Pure Direct/Direct/Stereo Modes on Digital/Analog inputs

Stereo/Direct Modes w/Pure Analog Path

5-Channel Stereo Mode	–

Video Game Mode

Wide Screen 7.1 Mode

Mono Movie Surround Mode

Rock Arena Surround Mode

Matrix Surround Mode

Jazz Club Surround Mode

Virtual Surround Mode – For 2 Speakers/Headphones

Multi-Channel Stereo Mode	5/6/7

DSP Effect Modes	10

Auto Surround Mode (Analog or Digital Input Type)

Active Center Channel In All Surround Modes

Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit - Digital HD	Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit - Digital HD

Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital+	–

dts-HD Master Audio	–

MP3 Decoding	–

WMA Decoding	–

Neural Surround Mode XMHD	–

CONNECTIVITY
True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability

True 24-bit/192-kHz Digital Input Capability (Denon Link & 1394)

Assignable Digital Inputs

Digital Input – DENON Link 3rd (SACD Ready)

IEEE-1394 Digital Audio Input/Output	–

Digital Inputs: Coaxial	2

Digital Inputs: Optical	5

Digital Outputs: Optical	2

Digital to Analog REC Out	–

Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner	11

Phono Input	MM type

Source Function Renaming

Analog Record Outputs	3

Front Panel A/V Inputs w/Cover * Composite and S-Video	* with Optical/Drop Down Door

Video Conversion –Composite to S-Video to Component

Video Conversion – Composite to S-Video to Composite

Video Conversion – Analog to HDMI

DVI/HDMI Video Inputs – Compatible with 1.1 Spec. – Multi-Channel Audio *1080p HDMI	*2 HDMI

HDMI Video Outputs *1080p	*1

Composite Video Inputs	8

Composite Video Outputs	3

S-Video Inputs	7

S-Video Outputs	2 plus Mon/Z2

Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth - *Assignable	*3 x 100MHz

Component Video Outputs	2

6-Ch. External Analog Input	–

8-Ch. External Analog Input

Banana Plug Speaker Terminals, All Channels

Cinema EQ

Front A/B Speaker Selector	–

56 Station Auto-Preset Memory Tuning

Radio Data System (RDS)	–

XM Satellite Radio 'Connect and Play' Ready – with optional antenna

Direct Function (Tone Bypass)

Volume Control Un-muting

Selectable Muting Levels (Full/-40/-20)

Video Select Control

RS-232 Port – Third Party Remote Controllers

RJ-45 Ethernet Port – Same Functionality as AVR-5805/4806	–

PC Setup and Control Capability

IR Serial Remote In/Out terminals

+12v Trigger Output - Assignable	2/25mA

Multi-Source/Multi-Zone (*Uses REC OUT)	3S/3Z

Pre-amp Outputs for Multi-Zone

High Pass Filter for Multi-Zone Outputs	–

Multi-Zone Pre-Amp Outputs – Selectable Output Levels	Zone 3 fixed

Discrete Multi-Zone Composite Video Output - *S-Video also	Zone 2 Only

Discrete Remote Power On/Off, Source Selection and Volume for Main and Second/Third* Zones	*

Discrete Remote Source Selection for Zone 3

Assignable Amplifier Configuration of Surround Back Channels	with Volume

Speaker Time-Delay and Level Controls: L/R, Sub, C, Surr. L/R, Surround Back

Pre-Amp Outputs

Internet Radio	–

iPod Port (Using optional AKP-100 cable)	–

iPod Dock Control Port (Using optional ASD-1R Denon iDock)	–

USB Flash Drive Port	–


pre Labled Assignable Digital Inputs	–

BNC Digital Inputs - Audio & Video	–

Digital to Analog Conversion Multi Zone Outputs	–

XLR Analog Input	–

XLR Analog Output	–

Input Delete Function	–

Front Panel AV Inputs Inside Panel Composite & S-video	–

s-Video Down Conversion 2nd Zone	–

Video Conversion Analog to HDMI Scaling 480p 720p 1080i 1080p	–

Faroudja DCDi Video Processing and Scaling FLI2310	–

Silicon Optix Realta HQV Processing and Scaling	–

HDMI Video Output s1.1 Spec 1080p	–

HDMI 1.3a Inputs	–

HDMI 1.3a Outputs	–

HDMI Audio/Video Repeater Function	–

HDMI Video Switching Function	–

HDMI Deep Color Support-36Bit	–

HDMI xvYCC Color Space Support	–

HDMI SACD Support	–

Component Video Output 2nd Zone	–

10-Ch External Analog Input	–

Enhanced Power Amp Assignment	–

Builtin WiFi Connectivity WiFi B/G certified	–

Network Enabled	–

USB Port with HDD Support	–
COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY
Equal Power Amplifiers	7 ch

Low Impedance Drive Capability

High-Current/Discrete Amplifiers

Independent Power Supplies	4

Pure Audio Construction	–

Toroidal Power Transformer	–

Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes – Analog Devices, HammerHead SHARC

Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes – Texas Instruments Aureus	–

AL24 Processing - All Channels	AL24+

24-bit/192-kHz DACs – Burr-Brown PCM-1791	2/8ch

24-bit/192-kHz DACs - Analog Devices	–

Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Bit Depth/Sampling Rate	24-bit/192kHz; BB PCM-1804

Variable High/Low Pass Crossover Points (12/24dB) 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250

Built In Time Based Correction

Advanced AL24 Processing Multi Channel	–

Automatic Lip Sync	–

HD Radio Tuner Built-in	–

CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Front Panel A/B Speaker Selector	–

Auto Setup Calibration

Auto/Manual Room Equalization

Audyssey MultEqxt Room Eq. with up to eight position setup	6 position

Auto Setup Microphone Included/Type	Y/Mold DM-S205

Dual Surround Mode Spkr. Selector

Icon-Based On-Screen Display

Front Panel System Setup Control

Personal Memory Plus

System Setup/Surround Parameters Lockout

Relay-Controlled Protection Circuits

Microprocessor User Re-set

Detachable Power Cord

Subwoofer Peak-Level Limiter (THX)	–

Pre-programmed (10 Devices) Glow Key Remote Control with Punch Through Commands	–

Pre-programmed/Learning EL Remote with Backlighting and Punch Through Commands	Y/RC-1024


Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction with up to eight position setup	–

Audyssey Mult EQ Room Correction Positions	–

Audyssey Mult EQ Pro CalibrationCompatible/Installer Ready	–

GUI Menu Support	–

10-Channel Equal Power
10-Channel Equal Power is a feature in some of Denon’s high-end receivers and power amplifiers. These fully configurable amplifiers provide many combinations. Some examples are:
o Dual 5.1 Discrete Zones with DVD-A/SACD
o 5.1 Main Zone all channels Bi-Amplified
o 5.1 Main Zone, Z2 & Z3 Stereo, Z4 Mono
o 6.1 Main Zone, Zones 2 and 3 Stereo
o 7.1 Main Zone, Zone 2 Stereo, Z3 Mono
o 7.1 Main Zone, Front L/C/R Bi-Amplified
o 9.1 Main Zone, Zone 2 Mono

2 way RC
2-Way Remote capability allows the status information and current mode of a receiver or pre-amp to be shown directly on the display of the remote for ease of control without looking on the front panel of the receiver or pre-amp, or on the display. This allows multi zone operation and control without being in direct line of sight with the receiver, pre-amp or display which is perfect for RF control. (RC-7000CI & RC-7001RCI required and is also dependent on the Denon receiver or pre-amp used.)

24-bit/192-kHz D/A (digital-to-analog) Converters
These high speed, high accuracy digital-to-analog converters extract all the information contained in today’s high density digital sources. They convert 192,000 24-bit digital words per second into analog signals to extract the highest definition audio sound. They are fully capable of converting any signal from a DVD-Audio disc as well as providing superior reproduction from conventional CD, CD-R/CD-RW discs. Today’s converters also provide exceptional dynamic range and are largely free of “clock jitter,” a time-based inaccuracy that plagued earlier D/A converters.

5.1-, 6.1-, 7.1-Channels
A surround processor, or receiver, may produce 6, 7, or 8 channels of output, depending on the source and type of surround processing. The basic surround format (“5.1” surround) includes three full-range front channels (left, right and center), two full-range surround channels (left surround and right surround), and a low-frequency, or subwoofer channel. Because the subwoofer channel carries only the lowest octaves compared to the five full-range speakers, it is called the “.1” channel. A “6.1-channel setup” adds a separate full-range “center back” speaker to the 5.1 array. A “7.1”-channel system includes two “back” channels in addition to the surround channels.

6-Channel Equal Power
6-Channel Equal Power connects 6 speakers independently without requiring separate power amps for the pre-outs. It complements Dolby Digital EX and dts ES sound modes, allowing you to connect the 'surround back' speaker straight off the main amplifier without adding a power amplifier to support 6.1 surround formats. With built-in separate internal amplifiers to power each channel independently, this feature allows you to enjoy the same high power output capability per channel, giving a balanced and truly high-impact surround-sound environment.

6-Channel Inputs for DVD-Audio or SACD
These input jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals in high definition MUSE 3-1 format, multi-channel audio signals from an MPEG multi-channel decoder, SACD and DVD-Audio. The 6 channels are the Front left, Front right, Center, Surround left, Surround right and the Subwoofer. These connections are made by using 6 standard phono (RCA's) cables. The inputs are on the amplifier and by selecting 'Ext in' you can receive analog audio signals via a source such as a DVD player. Denon DVD players can be connected via the 6 phono cables to a Denon amplifier's 6-CH EXT inputs to allow for SACD or DVD-Audio transfer. This can also be used as an alternative to IEEE1394-output (Digital Audio) FireWire connection or the DENON LINK connection.

7-Channel Equal Power
7-Channel Equal Power is a feature used in various Denon amplifiers to connect 7 speakers independently so that separate power amps connected via pre-outs are not required. It allows you to connect the second 'surround back' speaker to complement the surround back speaker for 6.1, straight off the main amplifier without adding a power amplifier to support 7.1 surround formats. Amplifiers with 7-Channel Equal Power have built-in separate internal amplifiers to power each channel independently, thus allowing you to enjoy the same high power output capability per channel, giving a balanced and truly high-impact surround-sound environment.

7-Channel Stereo
Denon's 7-Channel Stereo mode enables top quality normal two channel stereo output from the surround speakers to provide a unique 7 channel stereo option. This mode can be fully utilized from any high quality stereo source via CD, tape, FM-radio or video recorder for dynamic 7-channel output. The 7-channel stereo is available if you have a surround back right speaker connected as well as the surround back left speaker used in 6.1, otherwise you can still experience multi-channel stereo output using a 5-channel-stereo or 6-channel-stereo configuration.

8-Channel Input
These input jacks are for inputting multi-channel audio signals in high definition MUSE 3-1 format, multi-channel audio signals from an MPEG multi-channel decoder, SACD and DVD-Audio. The 8 channels are the Front left, Front right, Center, Surround left, Surround right, Surround Back Left, Surround Back Right and the Subwoofer. These connections are made by using 8 standard phono (RCA's) cables. The inputs are on the amplifier and by selecting 'Ext in' you can receive analog audio signals via a source such as a DVD player. Denon DVD players can be connected via the 6 phono cables to a Denon amplifier's 6-CH or 8-CH EXT inputs to allow for SACD or DVD-Audio transfer. This can also be used as an alternative to IEEE1394-output (Digital Audio) FireWire connection or the DENON LINK connection.

Advanced AL24 Multi
In addition to the existing “AL24 Processing Plus” bit expansion technology, DENON has also developed “Advanced AL24 Processing” that dramatically improves information volume in the time axis region using high-speed signal detection and processing technology. In addition to expanding original 16-bit digital data to 24 bits, “Advanced AL24 Processing” uses data interpolation along the time axis or up-converted sampling to achieve natural interpolation without losing the original data. Advanced AL24 Processing Multi Channel is conducted for all channels and modes other than DSD DIRECT.

Advanced AL24 Processing
The acclaimed Advanced AL24 DSP processing improves the fidelity of high resolution stereo PCM sources such as CD and DVD (up to 192kHz sampling frequencies). Through sophisticated DSP processing algorithms, it improves low level detail and enhances fidelity by up-sampling and adaptive filtering techniques. Advanced AL24 also provides increased dynamic range and spatial information, bringing out all the nuances with optimum clarity and natural fidelity. For additional information, visit the Denon Tech Showcase.

AL24 Processing
AL24 Processing is a newly developed technology that reduces quantization distortion and represents the ultimate analog waveform reproduction that is designed to support the higher numbers of bits and higher sampling rate of next-generation me