Denon AVR-1603 Brochure & Specs

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The AVR-1603 A/V receiver with Dolby Pro Logic II and powerful output of 80 watts per channel lets you enjoy multi-channelhome theater entertainment in a new dimension. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS, you can now also enjoy existing DolbySurround programs and conventional stereo sources such as CD in convincing 5.1-channel likeness. And if you have only twospeakers, one for each stereo channel, you can use the AVR-1603's Virtual Surround mode to give yourself the sensation ofbeing completely surrounded by sound as you would in a real theater.With Dolby Pro Logic II for a New Way To Enjoy Home Theater■ Fully Discrete, Equal Power Five Amplifier Channels, 70 Watts EachFront 80 W + 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)Center 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)Surround 80 W + 80 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)For optimum Dolby Digital and DTS reproduction, the AVR-1603 featureshigh quality, wideband audio amplification, providing 70 watts power out-put for each of the five main channels. A large capacity power supplyincludes a high current power transformer along with discrete power out-put devices on all five amplifier channels for highest dynamic range andsuperb reproduction clarity.■ Dolby Pro Logic II DecoderEnjoy 2-channel stereo recordings in stunning 5.1-channel surroundplayback.The Dolby Pro Logic II decoder reproduces dynamic 5.1-channel surroundsound not only from normal 5.1-channel DVD but from 2-channelsources such as videos and CDs, too. Dolby Pro Logic II uses matrixdecoding technology that has been dramatically improved over ProLogic. With Pro Logic II, for instance, the Surround (Rear) channels arein stereo (only mono with Pro Logic) and playback covers the full frequencyrange (only up to 7 kHz with Pro Logic). These improvements let youenjoy a wide variety of 2-channel sources with the exciting effects of 5.1-channel surround sound.■ Dolby Digital and DTS DecodersEquipped with both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 channel decoding, theAVR-1603 provides thrilling surround sound with the thousands ofDolby Digital and DTS encoded DVDs, as well as the growing library ofDTS 5.1 channel music recordings available on CD.■ Cinema EqualizerThe sound from movie sources recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS or otherformats emphasizes high-frequency range due to a theater’s front speak-ers being placed behind the movie screen. If this sound is reproduced inthe home theater without correction, the high-frequency range is toostrong. The AVR-1603 features a Cinema Equalizer to correct these high-frequency components so that the sound is clearer and easier to listen to.(For Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS surround modes)■ 5 Channel Stereo ModeDENON's popular 5 Channel Stereo mode transforms your favorite2-channel sources such as CD, tape, stereo radio and stereo videosources into exciting surround sound, free of delay effects andunnatural artifacts, from all five speakers. This 5 Channel Stereomode was originally developed by DENON to enhance music lovers'enjoyment of home theater ambience.■ Virtual Surround ModeSurround yourself with sensational 3D soundfield envelopment usingjust one pair of speakers. The AVR-1603's Virtual Surround modeprovides a dramatic psychoacoustic surround sound effect, using twospeakers with Dolby Digital 5.1 encoded sources.■ DENON DSP Surround Modes Add Listening ExcitementPut yourself in the middle of your favorite concert hall and musicenvironments with DENON's DSP acoustic environment simulationmodes. These DSP modes add spacious surround sound enhancementsto your favorite music and video sources, and include these distinctlydifferent sounding effects:1. 5 Channel Stereo 5. Video Game2. Virtual Surround 6. Matrix3. Rock Arena 7. Mono Movie4. Jazz ClubAVR-1603Dolby Digital and DTS A/V ReceiverN E W M O D E L I N F O R M A T I O N

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