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AVR-891

AV Surround Receiver

New model information

Features  

A/V Home Theater Receiver with 3D Video Connectivity

Equipped with a host of high tech features, the AVR-891 is one of the first A/V receivers to include 

the latest HDMI 1.4a functionality, 

which provides 3D pass-through (Broadcast and Blu-ray) capability, for compatibility with advanced 3D HDTVs and 3D Blu-ray discs, 
and also includes Audio Return Channel. It also features the latest high resolution audio decoders, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-
HD Master Audio, and includes Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding, which provides front channel height effects for a dramatically expanded 
front soundstage. The 7 channel amplifier section features discrete component technology, each rated at a powerful 135 watts

. The 

video processor provides upconversion to high definition HDMI, and includes precision picture adjustm

ents, such as brightness,  

contrast, color and tint, to name a few. Setup is a breeze thanks to Audyssey MultEQ automatic room correction.

New Features

• Featuring 3D pass-through technology (supports Broadcast and Blu-ray)
•   S u p p o r t s   H D M I   1 . 4 a   w i t h   3 D ,   A u d i o   R e t u r n   C h a n n e l ,   D e e p   C o l o r , 

“x.v.Color”, Auto Lipsync and HDMI control function

• Direct play for iPod

® and iPhone® via USB

• Newly developed pre-memory remote control handset with Glo-Key buttons
• iPod and iPhone playback for Zone 2
• Remote Setup Guidance via On-Screen Display
• Dual subwoofer pre-amp outputs

One-cable HD solution

• Supports HDMI 1.4a with Audio Return Channel
• All sources are up-scaled to 1080P
• 6 x HDMI in / 1 x HDMI out with GUI (Graphical User Interface)

State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality

• Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 7 channels (135 W x 7ch)
• Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback
• High definition audio support, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
• Supports Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing
• High-bit I/P Converter and Scaler up to 1080p
• Compressed Audio Restorer to enhance digital music files
• Denon’s high picture quality circuitry
• Video digital noise reduction, to optimize effects for both SD and HD content

Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability

• Dock connectivity for  iPod and network streaming
• Power Amp Assign function, for increased system configuration versatility, allows 

surround back, front height, 2nd zone, or L/R bi-amp modes

Ease-of-Use

• On-Board GUI via HDMI output (up to 1080p)
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume, for real-time volume adjustment
• Audyssey MultEQ and Auto Setup

  - Tower type microphone included for more accurate measuring
  - Up to six measurement points
  - High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer

• 2-line fluorescent display on front panel
• Sleep timer function

Others

• Lower power consumption at stand-by 0.1 W (Standby)

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