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AVR-1610
A/V Surround Receiver

A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD

Master Audio and 1080p HD Video to enhance your level of
entertainment pleasure.
The AVR-1610 is a versatile 5.1-channel A/V surround receiver that supports Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master
Audio decoding. The AVR-1610 is also fully equipped with DENON's own features for high-quality sounds, such as
Compressed Audio Restorer, Direct Mechanical Ground Construction, and Minimum Signal Paths. It even supports
Dolby Pro Logic IIz, a technology that adds a vertical dimension at the front for a more exciting surround sound
experience. Lastly, the high-performance AVR-1610 includes Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume for
straightforward operation.

Features
New Features Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability
• 3 x HDMI in / 1 x HDMI out (Repeater) Digital Media Connectivity
• True one cable HDMI connection TV • Audio/video playback and control for iPod with
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing optional dock (ASD-11R)
• Sleep timer function
Ease-of-Use
State-of-the-art DENON Solutions • On-Screen Display via HDMI and HDMI video up-conversion
for Maximizing Content Quality
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume, for real-time volume adjustment
• Identical quality and power for all 5 channels, 110 W x 5ch (6 ohms) • Audyssey Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response
• Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback and surround volume levels on a moment by moment
• Fully discrete amplifier construction • Audyssey MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ
• Compressed Audio Restorer to enhance digital music files • Three Quick Select Buttons
• Direct Mechanical Ground Construction • Pre-memory remote control unit
• Minimum Signal Paths
• Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoders
State-of-the-art DENON Solutions Minimum Signal Path for clear audio and Ease-of-Use
for Maximizing Content Quality video signals
The “simple and straight” design concept has been Audyssey Dynamic Volume,
Robust power source for each block, thoroughly extremely in the signal paths to contrib- for real-time volume adjustment
for stable supply of current ute to extremely clean audio and video playback. Audyssey Dynamic Volume constantly monitors the
To produce a clear, stable power circuit that pre- Signal paths are as short as possible to keep sig- sound sources and adjusts the volume to the opti-
vents unwanted noise from affecting the sound, nal degradation in the audio and video circuitry to mum level for the particular source being heard
the AVR-1610 has a dedicated CPU transformer an absolute minimum. without sacrificing dynamic range. The AVR-1610
that is separate from the audio and video circuitry. is also equipped with Audyssey MultEQ which
The AVR-1610 is endowed with a powerful recti- measures the acoustic characteristics of the room
fier circuit with 6,800 μF block capacitors and a Direct Mechanical Ground Construction, to obtain the optimum acoustic effects, and Dyna-
bridge diode of 8A capacity, surpassing typical embodying concepts for thorough vibration mic EQ which reproduces the high and low range
models in this price range, to supply stable current resistance with the optimum acoustic effect during low vol-
with negligible noise. The vibration-resistant construction has been re- ume levels. Dynamic Volume combines these two
viewed to thoroughly suppress the adverse influ- functions to achieve maximum performance.
Analogue to HDMI up-conversion and ences of vibration on sound quality. The power
transformers, a source of vibration, have been se- • MultEQ Auto setup and Room EQ
I/P converter
curely mounted on the highly rigid bottom chassis. - Tower type microphone for more accurate
Analogue video input signals (composite, S-video,
Direct mounting of cast-iron feet to the radiator in measuring
component) are converted to digital video signals
and transmitted to the HDMI output. Digital video near proximity to each other serves to suppress - Up to six measurement points
signals are sent to HDMI output even when mul- mutual vibration with the power transformers and - High level resolution filters for satellite speakers
tiple HDMI devices such as a video camera or a other sources of vibration. and also subwoofer
games console are connected to the AVR-1610. • Auto surround mode
One HDMI cable is all that’s needed to connect the • Transformer with separate digital/analogue • Audio Delay function
AVR-1610 to a TV (monitor). You can also use the windings for optimum sound quality (max. 6 frames or 200 msec)
On-Screen Display to check the AVR-1610’s status. • Compressed Audio Restorer to enhance • Muting level settings (Full/-40dB/-20dB)
digital music files • Audio level memory, capable of correcting
Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing (*1)
different signal levels for each input device
Dolby Pro Logic IIz introduces a new dimension to Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability • Variable subwoofer crossover switching
home-theatre entertainment through the addition
of a pair of front height channels. Compatible with Audio/video playback and control for iPod with
stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 content, Dolby Pro Logic IIz optional dock (ASD-11R)
provides enhanced spaciousness, depth and di-
mension to movies, concerts and video game play-
back while maintaining the full integrity of the source
mix.

(*1) Dolby Pro Logic IIz playback requires a separate

2-channel power amplifier or active speakers.

Main Specifications Ports

Power amplifier section Preamplifier section In HDMI x3
Rated output *THD figures are power amp stage values. Input sensitivity/impedance 200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms Component x2
Front L/R 75 W + 75 W Frequency response 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz — +1, S-Video x1
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) –3 dB (DIRECT mode) Composite (Video) x4
110 W + 110 W
Analogue Audio (Tuner included) x6
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) FM section
Digital Optical x2
Centre 75 W Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) Usable sensitivity 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) Digital Coaxial x1
110 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) AM section Out HDMI Monitor x1
Surround L/R 75 W + 75 W Tuning frequency range 522 - 1611 kHz Component Monitor x1
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %) Usable sensitivity 18 µV Composite Monitor (Monitor / DVR) x1
110 W + 110 W Analogue Audio REC x2
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) General Audio Preout (Front hight L/R, SW) x3
Power supply AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Phones x1
Power consumption 360 W (Standby 0.3 W)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 434 x 171 x 378 mm
Weight 9.2 kg Other Microphone Port x1
Dock Control Port x1
FM Tuner Antenna x1
AM Tuner Antenna x1

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

* “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
* dts is a registered trademark and the dts logos, Symbol, dts-HD
and dts-HD Master Audio are trademarks of dts, Inc.
* HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
* Audyssey MultEQ® is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
* iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
DENON is a trademark or registered trademark of D&M Holdings, Inc.

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