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Denon Cara S-5BD
6.6 out of 10

Denon Cara S-5BD

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Specifications

Feature
Value
Comment
GENERAL
Availability
-
Finish
Black
Power Output; Watts Per Channel
75
All Channels Rated @ 0.05 THD
-
All Channels Rated @ 0.08 THD
Yes
THX Ultra2-Certified
-
Weight: In Pounds
17.2
Width (inches)
17.1
Height (inches)
4.7
Depth (inches)
14.4
SOUND MODES
Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit – D.D.S.C - D
-
Processor(s) – Bit Depth and Type
21367 x 1 32-bit Floating Point
Dolby Pro Logic IIx – with Cinema, Music, Game Modes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital+ Decoding
Yes
THX Post-Processing - All Dolby and dts Surround Modes
-
THX Ultra2 7.1 Cinema, Music and Game Modes
-
THX Surround EX Decoding
-
Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding
Yes
dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding
Yes
dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding
Yes
dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Mode
Yes
dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing
Yes
dts-HD Master Audio and dts-HD High Resolution
Yes
Dolby Headphone
-
HDCD Decoder
-
Audio Signal Delay (Sync. Audio with Video signal) – By source
Yes
Pure Direct/Direct/Stereo Modes on Digital/Analog inputs
-
Stereo/Direct Modes w/Pure Analog Path
-
5-Channel Stereo Mode
Yes
Video Game Mode
-
Wide Screen 7.1 Mode
-
Mono Movie Surround Mode
-
Rock Arena Surround Mode
Yes
Matrix Surround Mode
-
Jazz Club Surround Mode
Yes
Virtual Surround Mode – For 2 Speakers/Headphones
Yes
Multi-Channel Stereo Mode
Yes
DSP Effect Modes
3
Auto Surround Mode (Analog or Digital Input Type)
Yes
Active Center Channel In All Surround Modes
Yes
CONNECTIVITY
Cinema EQ
Yes
True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability
Yes
True 24-bit/192-kHz Digital Input Capability (Denon Link)
-
Assignable Digital Inputs
1
Digital Input – DENON Link 3rd (SACD Ready)
-
Digital Input – DENON Link 4th (Jitter Control for BD)
-
Digital Inputs: Coaxial
1
Digital Inputs: Optical
2
Digital Outputs: Optical
1
Digital to Analog REC Out
-
Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner
3
Phono Input
-
Source Function Renaming
-
Analog Record Outputs
-
Sirius Satellite Radio Ready - with optional tuner/antenna kit
-
Video Conversion –Composite to S-Video to Component
-
Video Conversion – Composite to S-Video to Composite
-
Video Conversion – Analog to HDMI
-
AirPlay Compatible (Via Firmware Upgrade)
-
Composite Video Inputs
-
Composite Video Outputs
1
S-Video Inputs
1 for iPod dock
S-Video Outputs
-
Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth - *Assignable
-
Component Video Outputs
-
HDMI 1.4a Outputs with Audio Return Channel Support
1.4a x 1 Audio Return Channel Support
8-Ch. External Analog Input
-
Banana Plug Speaker Terminals, All Channels
Yes
Front A/B Speaker Selector
-
56 Station Auto-Preset Memory Tuning
Yes
Radio Data System (RDS)
-
XM Satellite Radio 'Connect and Play' Ready – with optional tuner/antenna kit
-
Direct Function (Tone Bypass)
-
Volume Control Un-muting
-
Selectable Muting Levels (Full/-40/-20)
Yes
Video Select Control - Not for use with HDMI Sources
Yes
RS-232 Port – Third Party Remote Controllers
Yes
RJ-45 Ethernet Port
-
PC Setup and Control Capability
-
IR Serial Remote In/Out terminals
Yes
+12v Trigger Output - Assignable
Yes
Multi-Source/Multi-Zone (*Uses REC OUT)
Yes
Pre-amp Outputs for Multi-Zone
Yes
HDMI 1.4a Inputs with Full 3D Pass Through
1.3a x 3 Incl. Front
Discrete Multi-Zone Composite Video Output
Yes
Discrete Remote Power On/Off, Source Selection and Volume for Main and Second/Third* Zones
Main only
Discrete Remote Source Selection for Zone 3
-
Assignable Amplifier Configuration of Surround Back Channels
-
Speaker Time-Delay and Level Controls: L/R, Sub, C, Surr. L/R, Surround Back
Yes
Pre-Amp Outputs
Sub, SBR, SBL or PLIIz
Internet Radio
-
iPod Dock Control Port (Using optional Denon Docks)
ASD-11R/ASD-51N/ASD-51W
USB Flash Drive Port
-
Pre Labled Assignable Digital Inputs
1
BNC Digital Inputs - Audio & Video
-
XLR Analog Input
-
XLR Analog Output
-
Input Delete Function
-
Front Panel AV Inputs Inside Panel Composite & S-Video
-
S-Video Down Conversion 2nd Zone
-
Video Conversion Analog to HDMI Scaling 480p 720p 1080i 1080p
-
Silicon Optix Realta HQV Processing and Scaling
-
HDMI 1.3a Inputs
3 (Ver 1.4)
HDMI 1.3a Outputs
1 (Ver 1.4)
HDMI Audio/Video Repeater Function
Yes
HDMI Deep Color Support-36Bit
Yes
HDMI xvYCC Color Space Support
Yes
HDMI SACD Support
-
COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY
Equal Power Amplifiers
Y/5 ch
Low Impedance Drive Capability
Yes
High-Current/Discrete Amplifiers
-
Independent Power Supplies
Yes
Pure Audio Construction
-
Toroidal Power Transformer
-
AL24 Processing - All Channels
-
24-bit/192-kHz DACs – Burr-Brown
-
24-bit/192-kHz DACs - AKM Semiconductor
24-bit/192-kHz ADAU1328
Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Bit Depth/Sampling Rate
24-bit/96-kHz
Variable High/Low Pass Crossover Points (12/24dB) 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 150 / 200 / 250
Yes
Built In Time Based Correction
-
Icon-Based On-Screen Display
-
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Dolby Volume
-
Auto Setup Calibration
Yes
Auto/Manual Room Equalization
Yes
Audyssey MultEqxt Room Eq. with up to eight position setup
-
Audyssey MultEq Room Eq. with up to six position setup
Yes
Auto Setup Microphone Included/Type
Y/Mold DM-A409
Dual Surround Mode Spkr. Selector
-
Front Panel System Setup Control
Yes
Personal Memory Plus
Yes
Audyssey Sub EQ HD
-
Relay-Controlled Protection Circuits
Yes
Microprocessor User Re-set
Y/p. 77
Subwoofer Peak-Level Limiter (THX)
-
Pre-programmed (10 Devices) Glow Key Remote Control with Punch Through Commands
-
Pre-programmed/Learning EL Remote with Backlighting and Punch Through Commands
-
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Yes
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Yes
Release Date
First seen
23 April 2007