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First two in the range feature HDMI v1.4a socketry

Denon has announced the first two AV receivers in its 2010 range, both of which comply with 3D standards.

Although existing AV receivers and amplifiers, with HDMI v1.3 connectivity, are compatible with 3D video signals, they can’t carry the 3D Blu-ray flags TVs require for automatic switching (the codes that tell the TV to engage 3D mode). It is possible to switch modes manually, using the TV’s remote, so owners of regular amps needn’t worry, but to be completely 3D ready, every HDMI socket in the chain needs to be v1.4.

The two new Denon AVRs are the first from the company to feature 3D passthrough and HDMI v1.4a sockets – four in/one out on both the AVR-1611 and AVR-1911. Indeed, they share many features, such as Audyssey Dynamic Volume, a real-time level adjustment tool that helps bring obtuse advertisements down a notch or two, Audyssey MultEQ and Auto Setup, making calibration a doddle, and a newly designed universal remote control with the self-explanatory Glo-key.

They also both support Dolby Pro Logic IIz, allowing for extra front-channels on a 7.1 speaker setup, rather than discrete rears.

The major differences are that the higher-spec’ed 1911 also has onboard 1080p video upscaling from all sources, direct play functionality for iPod and iPhone (via USB). It also features seven channels of amplification at 125W per channel, the 1611 has five channels at 110W pc.

Prices will be around ?350 for the AVR-1611, and ?450 for the AVR-1911, and both black-finished, UK-tuned receivers will be available from July.

Tags: Home Cinema Denon AVR-1611 AVR-1911 AV receivers HDMI 3D 3D Ready

       

New AV receivers from Denon are 3D ready originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:39:58 +0100

First two in the range feature HDMI v1.4a socketry Denon has announced the first two AV receivers in its 2010 range, both of which comply with 3D standards. Although existing AV receivers and amplifiers, with HDMI v1.3 connectivity, are compatible with 3D video signals, they can't carry the 3D Blu-ray flags TVs require for automatic switching (the codes that tell the TV to engage 3D mode). It is possible to switch modes manually, using the TV's remote, so owners of regular amps needn't worry, but to be completely 3D ready, every HDMI socket in the chain needs to be v1.4. The two new Denon AVRs are the first from the company to feature 3D passthrough and HDMI v1.4a sockets - four in/one out on both the AVR-1611 and AVR-1911. Indeed, they share many features, such as Audyssey Dynamic Volume, a real-time level adjustment tool that helps bring obtuse advertisements down a notch or two, Audyssey MultEQ and Auto Setup, making calibration a doddle, and a newly designed universal remote control with the self-explanatory Glo-key. They also both support Dolby Pro Logic IIz, allowing for extra front-channels on a 7.1 speaker setup, rather than discrete rears. The major differences are that the higher-spec'ed 1911 also has onboard 1080p video upscaling from all sources, direct play functionality for iPod and iPhone (via USB). It also features seven channels of amplification at 125W per channel, the 1611 has five channels at 110W pc. Prices will be around ?350 for the AVR-1611, and ?450 for the AVR-1911, and both black-finished, UK-tuned receivers will be available from July. New AV receivers from Denon are 3D ready originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:39:58 +0100

As per my previous news report earlier this week, Sky have today launched their first ever 3D Channel. Their first broadcast (to private viewers in pubs around the UK) was of today’s Manchester United match against Chelsea. Chelsea won 2:1 !! (I’m happy) Sky 3D is available in the UK on HD channel 217.