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Denon AVR-2809CI

Denon AVR-2809CI

Home theater receiver with HDMI switching and video upconversion

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Treat yourself to powerful, pristine, and totally engrossing home theater with the Denon AVR-2809CI. This sophisticated receiver delivers 115 high-current watts to as many as seven speakers, enveloping you in detailed, lifelike sound. Denon also packed it with advanced features, like flexible digital video switching and upconversion, decoding for the latest surround sound formats, and versatile multi-room entertainment options.

Precision auto setup tailors sound to your room
For the most accurate home theater sound possible, Denon equipped this receiver with Audyssey MultEQ® XT, a sophisticated automatic speaker calibration system. The '2809CI uses the included microphone to analyze sound from up to eight different listening positions, then automatically adjusts level, equalization, and delay settings for each of your speakers. You get precise response across a wide listening area so everyone in the room can enjoy optimized home theater sound. Audyssey's Dynamic Volume mode keeps the sound clear and steady, eliminating those annoying spikes in volume that accompany commercials between TV shows.

Four HDMI inputs plus 1080p video upconversion
The '2809CI features 1080p-capable HDMI switching for four high-def video sources. Analog-to-HDMI conversion lets you send all your video sources to an HDMI-capable TV using a single digital cable, simplifying hookup and maximizing picture quality for each source. Plus, when you use the receiver's HDMI output, it can upconvert your non-HD video sources to resolutions as high as 1080p, for a better match with your HDTV's high-res display.

Multi-room flexibility and more
This receiver's three-room/three-source output lets you enjoy a surround sound movie in your main room while a housemate watches a different video source in a second room, and another housemate listens to stereo music in a third. A handy learning/multibrand touchscreen remote lets you easily control all of the components in your system. Denon's user-friendly, on-screen interface makes it a snap to operate the '2809CI using your TV screen.

Superior sound quality from every source
The '2809CI's heavy-duty construction includes an anti-resonant chassis, a massive power supply, and large capacitors for abundant reserve power to handle movie explosions and other sudden dynamic peaks. Denon's Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-HD provides dedicated circuit blocks for tasks like digital-to-analog conversion, analog-to-digital conversion, and surround decoding for optimal sound. Careful isolation of each block also ensures ultra-high signal purity. You'll enjoy powerfully precise home theater and music every time.

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Details:

  • 115 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD
  • Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD™ Master Audio, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ES™, Pro Logic® IIx, and DTS Neo:6 decoding
  • Audyssey Laboratories' MultEQ® XT eight-point auto setup and room calibration system (microphone included)
  • XM Satellite Radio Ready (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package)
  • Neural Surround decoder for XM's HD Surround channels
  • SIRIUS satellite radio capable (requires SIRIUS subscription and optional SiriusConnect™ home tuner kit)
  • iPod® integration (requires optional Denon ASD-11R, ASD-3N, or ASD-3W)
  • Compressed Audio Restorer for better sound with compressed music sources like MP3 files
  • Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ for fuller sound at lower listening levels
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume mode to keep listening levels steady
  • three-room/three-source output:
    • line-level and powered stereo audio output with volume, balance and tone control for 2nd room (using powered 2nd room stereo output allows 5.1 home theater in main room)
    • composite video output for 2nd room
    • line-level stereo audio output with volume control for 3rd room
  • conversion of optical or coaxial digital signals to analog audio output for 2nd and 3rd rooms (PCM signals only)
  • high-current, low-impedance amp design
  • Pure Direct modes switch off all unneeded circuitry for the cleanest possible sound
  • ALPHA 24 Plus upsampling for stereo digital sources
  • 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters for all channels
  • on-screen display for easier system setup and operation
  • learning/multibrand touchscreen electro-luminescent remote
  • basic remote for second or third listening room (requires remote control extender system, not included)
  • 17-1/8"W x 6-3/4"H x 17-11/16"D
  • warranty: 2 years
  • Want more peace of mind? Extended Service Plans Available
Connections:
  • 1080p-compatible HDMI digital video switching (4 in, 1 out)
  • analog-to-HDMI video upconversion (up to 1080p) with Faroudja DCDi™ video processing and scaling
  • HDMI version 1.3a with support for Deep Color, x.v.Color, auto lip-sync, 7.1 uncompressed 24/96 audio, DVD-Audio, SACD, and HDMI-CEC
  • component video switching (3 in, 1 out)
  • component video conversion (composite to S-video, or composite and S-video to component)
  • digital audio inputs: 3 optical (including 1 front panel), 3 coaxial
  • digital audio outputs: 1 optical
  • 7 audio/video inputs, including:
    • 1 front-panel input with composite and S-video
    • 6 rear-panel inputs with composite and S-video
  • 2 audio-only inputs (including phono)
  • 7.1-channel analog audio preamp input
  • 7.1-channel analog audio preamp output
  • RS-232C port for automated control systems
  • detachable power cord
  • 2 sets of main speaker outputs
  • back surround speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping front left and right speakers

Accessories

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Power Protection

Protect your investment from power surges and interference.

Universal Remote Controls

Conveniently control your entire A/V system.

Speaker Wire with Connectors

Run superior wire to your speakers to maintain superior performance.

HDMI Cables

Get digital transfer of the picture and sound with an HDMI cable.

iPod Docks

Play your iPod through your best speakers and control it with your stereo's remote.

Cooling Fans

Pull heat away from your receiver so it can operate at its best.

Subwoofer Cables

Upgrading your subwoofer cable will give your subwoofer the tools it needs to recreate the deep bass on your music and movies.

Optical Digital Cables

Connect your components that require optical digital connections.

Coax Digital Cables

Transfer digital audio from your components to your new receiver.

RCA Patch Cords

Maintain optimum sound quality with upgraded audio cables.

Antennas

Upgrade your antenna for improved reception.

Satellite Radio Tuners

Enjoy satellite radio on your home stereo. Subscription required.

Component Video Cables

Connect your sources that use the component video connection.

Racks and Stands

The right rack helps you properly ventilate your receiver and conceal the wires.

S-Video Cables

Connect your components that use the S-Video connection.

Composite Video Cables

Connect your components that use the composite video connection.

Professional Installation

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Features & Specs

What's in the box

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  • Black AM/FM/Dolby Digital/DTS receiver
  • Audyssey DM-A409 setup microphone with attached 20' cord (has a mono mini-jack connector)
  • RC-1102 Wireless remote control
  • RC-1106 Secondary wireless remote control
  • 2 "AA" batteries
  • 2 "AAA" batteries
  • 70" AC power cord
  • AM analog loop antenna
  • FM wire antenna
  • Owner's Manual
  • Getting Started guide
  • Warranty information
  • Denon service network sheet
  • XM Radio information

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