Denon AVR-3600 User manual

Dolby Digital AC-3 and Dolby Pro Logic / DTS Decoding (USA model only) / D·D·S·C-Digital (Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit - Digital) /

Full Discrete 5-channel Equal Power Amplifier / Built-in AC-3 RF Demodulator / Cinema Equalizer

A/V SURROUND RECEIVER

Dolby Digital AC-3 with DTS

AVR-3600dts

Dolby Digital, dts and Full Discrete 550 watts Amplifiers

The AVR-3600 offers Dolby Digital AC-3, Pro Logic, DTS, and Surround Simulation in the high

quality DDSC-Digital (Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-Digital) that is used in DENON's hot-

selling, top-of-the-market AVP-8000 A/V preamplifier, the same easy-to-follow icon-based On-

Screen Display (OSD), and even the mammoth array of video, S-video, and audio input/out-

put terminals.

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Discrete Construction Chassis and Direct Signal Routing

The interior of the chassis is divided to give separate compartments for the power amplifier, pre-

amplifier, video circuit, digital circuit and power supply. This design prevents mutual interference

and allows each section to perform at its full potential.

Dynamic Compression Circuit

This parameter is used when the listener wants to reduce the relative loudness between the soft

and loud portions of the sound (dynamic range). The control of the volume range allows for better

low-level listening of dynamic sound tracks like action movies.

Dialog Normalization (On/Off)

This circuit recognizes a “cue” in the Dolby Digital signal that “knows” the average dialog level of

that program and adjusts the level of your system so that large changes in volume between pro-

grams are avoided. This feature allows all Dolby Digital sound tracks to be reproduced at the same

subjective loudness without affecting their dynamic range and prevents “overpowering” the

important dialog audio track.

Rich Selection of Surround Modes

The AVR-3600 offers as many as nine surround sound modes, which is more than enough to sat-

isfy the needs of most home theaters. You can choose from among Dolby AC-3, the three Dolby

Pro Logic modes of Normal, Wide, and Phantom, or from seven additional surround modes: 5-

Channel Stereo, Classic Concert, Rock Arena, Jazz Club, Super Stadium, Mono and Matrix.

Cinema Equalizer

This circuit makes the overly bright sounding dialog heard on some movie soundtracks easier to lis-

ten to.

Since surround signals are all processed in the digital domain, the AVR-3600 is equipped with a newly-developed,

sophisticated, high-performance DSP circuit with "Full Block Floating point" calculations for the Dolby Digital AC-3,

Dolby Pro Logic decoder and Surround Simulator. The D/A converters feature high-resolution, multi-bit designs for

all the Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, and Subwoofer channels. This combination of DSP and D/A converters

works to bring out the tremendous potential of AC-3 sound. In addition, high resolution A/D converters have been

incorporated for the Dolby Pro Logic decoder. The merits of all the latest technologies have been harnessed to

reproduce the absolute highest quality in sound possible today.

DDSC-Digital (Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-Digital)

AVR-3600 offers a full discrete 5-channel power amplifier to support the dynamic performance of the

Dolby Digital AC-3 sound signal from Laser Disc or DVD. All channels have an equal power output of 110

watts each (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, THD 0.05%) and are configured as independent monaural amplifiers.

This construction enables the AVR-3600 to produce dynamic realism through its high-current capability

and to recreate a nuanced surround sound effect via superior channel separation.

Fully Discrete 5-channel Equal Power Amplifier

AVR-3600 incorporates three independent power transformers for each power amplifier, preampli-

fier and micro-processor to ensure a stable current supply for each block without mutual interfer-

ence and noise. Furthermore, the transformer of the preamplifier employs separate windings for

the audio amplifier, digital circuitry and video circuitry to prevent interference.

Powerful, Responsive Power Supply

AC-3 RF Input

Analog Input

Digital Input

18bit

Demodulator

A/D Converter

Digital

Interface

Receiver

Front

Surround

Center

Subwoofer

DigitalFilter

D.F.

AC-3

Pro-Logic

Decoder

Surround

Simulator

Master

Volume

Control

D/A

Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-Digital Block Diagram

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2 pairs of Front Speaker Terminals for Bi-Wiring

The bi-wiring speaker terminal feature gives you high-quality performance with bi-wiring speaker systems through optimum connect-

ing configurations.

In addition, you can connect two sets of conventional speakers, one for use in the main A/V room and the other in an

additional room. The Binding Posts are used for all speaker terminals to ensure secure connections for every type of wire.

Center Speaker Terminals for Bi-Wiring

Versatile Speaker Terminals

Icon-based On-Screen Display

Personal Memory Plus / Multi Source / Video Select

Programmable Remote Commander with Easy Recognition Button Layout

Functions for Easy Operation

40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning / Auto Preset Memory (FM only)

Frequency Synthesis Tuning

Tone Control Circuit (Front L/R) / REC OUT Select

Other Features

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User-friendly guide

for making settings Adjusting the surround

mode level balance

Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System

Audio Inputs

10 Analog Inputs

PHONO, CD, TUNER, VDP/DVD, TV/DBS, VCR-1,

VCR-2, V-AUX, DAT/TAPE-1, TAPE-2 MONITOR

1 Digital (Optical) Input

OPTICAL

1 Digital (Coaxial) Input

COAXIAL

1 AC-3 RF Input

AC-3RF

Audio Outputs

6 Analog PRE OUT Terminals

FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER

4 Analog REC OUT Terminals

VCR-1, VCR-2, DAT/TAPE-1, TAPE-2 MONITOR

2 Analog Multi Source Terminals

L/R

Video Inputs

5 Composite Inputs

VDP/DVD, TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, V-AUX

5 S-Video Inputs

VDP/DVD, TV/DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, V-AUX

Video Outputs

4 Composite Outputs

VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR, MULTI SOURCE

3 S-Video Outputs

VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR

Mammoth Array of Input/Output Terminals

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Power Amplifier Section Same quality amplifier for all 5-channel

Rated output * THD figures are power amp stage values.

Front 140 W + 140 W

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

Center 140 W

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

Surround 140 W + 140 W

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

Dynamic Power 190 W x 2 ch (8 ohms)

310 W x 2 ch (4 ohms)

390 W x 2 ch (2 ohms)

Preamplifier Section

Input sensitivity/ Impedance PHONO (MM) : 2.5 mV/ 47 kohms

CD, DVD, VDP, TV/ DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, V.AUX,

MD/ TAPE 1, TAPE 2, 8-ch EXT. : 200 mV/ 47 kohms

Output level/Load Impedance FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, EFFECT L/R,

SUB WOOFER : 1.2 V/ 10 kohms

VCR-1, VCR-2, MD/ TAPE 1, TAPE 2,

MULTI SOURCE : 150mV/ 47 kohms

Digital Input Optical VDP, VCR-1, VCR-2, V.AUX, TAPE1(Initial)

Coaxial CD, DVD, TV/ DBS (Initial)

RF VDP (Fixed)

Digital Output REC OUT : TAPE-1 (Initial)

RIAA deviation ±1 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighting) 105 dB (DIRECT)

Tone control Treble : ± 10 dB at 10 kHz

Bass : ± 10 dB at 100 Hz

Video Section

Input Terminal Composite DVD, VDP, TV/ DBS, V.AUX, VCR-1, VCR-2 :

1 Vp-p / 75 ohms

S-Video DVD, VDP, TV/ DBS, V.AUX, VCR-1, VCR-2 :

1 Vp-p / 75 ohms

Component Video DVD, TV

Output Terminal Composite VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR-1, MONITOR-2 :

1 Vp-p / 75 ohms

S-Video VCR-1, VCR-2, MONITOR-1, MONITOR-2 : 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms

Component Video MONITOR (5 - 20 MHz, +0, -3 dB)

FM Section

Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz

Usable sensitivity 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)

S/N 50 dB sensitivity (µV at 75 ohms) Mono : 1.6 µV (15.3 dBf)

Stereo : 23 µV (38.5 dBf)

Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighting) Mono : 80 dB, Stereo: 75 dB

Total harmonic distortion Mono : 0.15%, Stereo: 0.3%

AM Section

Tuning frequency range 520 - 1710 kHz

Usable sensitivity 18 µV

Signal-to-noise ratio 50 dB

General

Power supply, Power consumption AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 11 A

Dimensions, Weight 434 (W) x 181 (H) x 494 (D) mm, 21.5 kg, 47.4 lbs.

17.1”(W) x 7.1” (H) x 19.4” (D)

Specifications

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