Denon Introduces DVD-Audio Changer With Bass Management, New 7.1-Channel Receiver And High Performance Audio/Video Components At CEDIA EXPO 2001

September 17. 2001

Denon Electronics, a world leader in digital audio and home theater technology, introduced a number of significant new products at CEDIA EXPO 2001. Among the new products making their debut were the DVM-4800 DVD Audio/Video changer with progressive scan video output and the AVR-4802 A/V surround receiver with seven-channel amplification.Stephen Baker, Denon Vice President of Sales and Marketing noted, ""CEDIA is the ideal forum for Denon to showcase our new multi-zone receivers and audiophile-grade DVD Audio/Video changer. These components were designed specifically to provide real-world solutions and meet the advanced requirements of custom installations and sophisticated home entertainment applications. At the same time, we're significantly advancing the state of the art both for A/V surround technologies and DVD performance, as you'd expect from Denon. The DVM-4800 DVD changer is especially noteworthy, because it provides critical DVD-Audio bass management capabilities that were lacking in the first generation of DVD-Audio/Video players.""DVM-4800 DVD Changer: Progressive Scan Output With DVD-AudioThe Denon DVM-4800 DVD Audio/Video five-disc carousel changer offers an unparalleled combination of performance, features and flexibility, including DVD-Audio playback with bass management for improved low frequency performance and greater sonic realism in multichannel satellite/subwoofer home theatre systems. The DVM-4800 combines the low frequency content from all the channels of a multichannel DVD-Audio disc and routes the bass to the subwoofer, while providing a full-range output to the main channels. The DVM-4800 is engineered for high-end video and audio performance in every respect, with progressive scan output, premium digital audio and video circuitry, including an Analog Devices 12-bit/54 MHz video D/A converter, 24-bit/192 MHz audio D/A converters with true 24/96 PCM digital audio output and much more.The DVM-4800 (MSRP $1,249) plays back DVD-Video, DVD-Audio/Video, CD and Video CD discs, and includes MP3 decoding for playback of most popular MP3 file formats from CD-R and CD-RW discs, making it the ideal all-in-one digital video and audio program source for the most sophisticated home entertainment systems.AVR-4802 A/V Receiver: World's First Component With DTS 96/24, Dolby Pro Logic II And THX 6.1Denon's new THXÆ Ultra-certified AVR-4802 A/V surround receiver offers more features and performance than ever before in its category, and is the world's first component to incorporate decoding for the recently announced DTSÆ 96/24 5.1 format for DVD-Video. The AVR-4802 also sets a new standard as being the world's first component to utilize THX 6.1 post-processing for DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-encoded program material, and THX post-processing for DolbyÆ Pro Logic II. The AVR-4802 includes seven channels of high power amplification, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, true 24-bit/96 kHz digital input capability, 50 MHz bandwidth component video switching and numerous additional advanced features.The AVR-4802 (MSRP $2,500) incorporates leading edge Analog DevicesÆ SHARC DSP processing and Denon's proprietary DDSC-D (Dynamic Discrete Surround Decoder-Digital) circuitry for unsurpassed audio fidelity, and is designed for exceptional installation flexibility, including independent two-zone, multi-room operation. Installation features include remote in/out connections, an RS-232 port for third-party controllers, and completely independent operation of main and secondary zones.DRA-295 And DRA-395 Stereo Receivers: Multi-Room A/V Entertainment System ControlThe recently-introduced Denon DRA-295 (MSRP $249) and DRA-395 (MSRP $349) stereo receivers offer versatility far beyond ordinary two-channel receivers, with multi-room operation and sophisticated audio/video control capabilities that offer increased flexibility in custom installations. With features such as high power output, extensive inputs, outputs and switching options, high quality AM/FM tuner sections and full remote control operation, they're the ideal control centers for a wide variety of home entertainment applications. The DRA-395 offers three-zone, two-source control, using independent preamp outputs, with remote volume, for Zones 2 and 3.In addition to the Denon product introductions, Mission Electronics will showcase a complete range of high performance/high value home theatre and stereo loudspeakers at the Denon booth, including its acclaimed 78 Series and m70 Series loudspeakers, and the innovative FS2-AV home theatre system featuring NXT flat-panel technology. Denon is the North American distributor of Mission products.For more information about Denon Electronics, visit www.denon.com.

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