Technical Information - Denon AVR-S960H Quick Start Manual

Ultimate Home Theater Experience – 8K Ready
The AVR-S960H enables a superior movie experience with 8K/60Hz
pass-through, as well as elevated gaming with 4K/120Hz pass-
through and support for the latest HDMI specifications. With
support for the highest quality 3D audio formats, experience your
entertainment in more detail than ever. The new AVR-S960H lets you
build the best 4K home theater today and gives you the comfort of
knowing that your AV receiver is 8K ready when you are.
High-Performance Discrete 7-Channel Amplifier
Featuring discrete high-performance power amplifiers on all
channels, the AVR-S960H powers 90W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-
20kHz, THD: 0.08%, with 2 channels driven). With low impedance
driver capability, it offers operational stability with a wide range of
speakers for balanced, quality sound. Plus, Auto Eco Mode adjusts
power output to speakers based on volume level and on-screen eco
meter, providing power consumption reduction in real-time.
Full 3D Audio Support
Immerse yourself in 3D audio with Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos
Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X® and DTS Virtual:X™.
Set up Dolby Atmos with a 5.1.2 surround sound speaker system
using Dolby Atmos elevation speakers or dedicated overhead
speakers for the ultimate home theater experience. DTS:X®
immersive audio places sound where it would occur naturally in
space, creating a lifelike, 3D audio experience in the home. The
improved immersion and heightened realism draw you into the
world of your favorite movies. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Technology and DTS Virtual:X™ provides immersive audio without
height channels, creating virtual height effects in a 7.1, 5.1 or 2.1
speaker arrangement.
Advanced 8K HDMI Video Section and Various HDR Format Support
Enjoy your favorite movies, shows and games with the best picture
quality available. The AVR-S960H features an advanced HDMI
section (6 in/2 out) with a dedicated 8K input that will support
8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video pass-through. All HDMI inputs feature
4:4:4 Pure Color sub sampling, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+,
Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dynamic HDR, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through
support for exceptional color, clarity and contrast. Available on all
HDMI ports, enjoy 8K upscaling, as well as HDCP 2.3, letting you
enjoy copy-protected content uninhibited. The AVR-S960H also
adopts eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel) to support 3D audio
formats directly from your smart TV apps to your AV receiver.
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) Support
The main HDMI output of the AVR-S960H supports eARC (enhanced
Audio Return Channel) to enable uncompressed and object-based
audio transmission directly from your smart TV apps to your AV receiver.

Technical Information

Number of Power Amps 7
185 watts per channel
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD: 10%,
1 ch. driven)
145 watts per channel
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD: 1%,
1 ch driven)
Power Output
125 watts per channel
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD: 0.7%,
2 ch. drive)
90 watts per channel
(8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD:
0.08%, 2 ch. driven)
Speaker Impedance 4-16Ω/ohms
Preamplifier Section
Input Sensitivity/
200 mV
Impedance
Frequency 10 Hz-100 kHz - +1, -3 dB
Response (Direct Mode)
100 dB (IHF-A weighted,
S/N Ratio
Direct mode)
UPC AVRS960HBKE3 883795005081
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Brilliant Color – Universal Compatibility, HDR10+ and Dynamic HDR
The AVR-S960H supports High Dynamic Range video format,
HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). Dolby Vision
transforms the viewing experience with astonishing brightness,
contrast, and color. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast
content for an elevated experience. The AVR-S960H also supports
HDR10+, which sends dynamic meta data to your TV to create a
more realistic image, as well as Dynamic HDR.
The Latest Technology in Movie Experiences
With the new AVR-S960H, enjoy all your entertainment with latest
technology available and watch your movies in unrivaled clarity.
Enjoy your movies in 8K with 8K/60Hz pass-through and upscaling,
as well advanced technologies like Dynamic HDR and Quick Media
Switching (QMS), which is used in movies to eliminate video delay.
The Next Generation in Gaming
Showcased in the new AVR-S960H, enjoy gaming to its fullest
potential. The AVR-S960H supports 4K/120Hz pass-through as well
as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which reduced or eliminates lag
and frame tearing to offer a smoother, lag-free gaming experience.
Works with Amazon Alexa
Control the AVR-S960H hands-free with Amazon Alexa and your
voice. Adjust the volume, skip to the next track, switch inputs for
your different media players and more — "Just Ask." Download the
free HEOS Home Entertainment Skill to enable Amazon Alexa voice
commands for your AVR-S960H. Requires Alexa app and Amazon
Echo, Dot or equivalent.
Works with Google Assistant
Ask your Google Assistant speaker or phone to stream your favorite
songs. Control volume, play, pause, skip tracks and more.
Apple AirPlay 2 Built-in
Use AirPlay 2 to stream Apple music wirelessly to the AV receiver, or
group with other AirPlay compatible speakers to fill your home with music.
HEOS® Built-in Multi-Room Streaming
Enjoy your favorite music in any room of your home wirelessly with
HEOS® Built-in technology. Play the same song in every room or
select a different song for each connected room — the choice is
yours. HEOS® also works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant,
Apple Siri and Josh.ai to provide cutting-edge voice control and
incredible sound for all your home entertainment. Connect your
Denon Home speakers for a whole-home audio experience. HEOS®
supports free and premium Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music HD,
TuneIn, SoundCloud, SiriusXM, TIDAL and more.
FM Section
Tuning Frequency Range
AM Section
Tuning Frequency Range
General
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Power Consumption
(No Sound)
Maximum Dimensions (WxDxH)
Antenna:Horizontal (in)
Antenna:Vertical (in)
w/o Antenna: (in)
Carton Dimensions
(Packaging) (WxDxH) (in)
Weight in LBS
Weight in LBS (Packaging)
Black
Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Capability
With Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless streaming connectivity, the Denon
AVR-S960H is equipped with an advanced dual antenna transceiver
system for robust streaming even in congested urban environments.
Enjoy listening to your favorite audio content wirelessly from your
smart devices.
All Zone TV Audio
Play the audio from your TV to all zones. Enjoy full discrete audio such
as Dolby Atmos in the main zone for a totally immersed experience
while playing the same source in the second zone. Select "Source"
for the second zone to share the main zone audio. The AVR-S960H
supports both HDMI and digital sources for your second zone.
High-Resolution Audio Support
Enjoy superb audio fidelity with your favorite high-resolution audio
tracks. The AVR-S960H with AKM 32-bit D/A converters features
high-resolution audio decoding with multiple lossless file types,
including ALAC, FLAC and WAV at up to 192kHz/24bit. It is also
compatible with 2.8/5.6-MHz DSD files (DSD is the audio coding
format of SACD). Play them from memory devices via the front panel
USB, or over network sources. The AVR-S960H also supports other
file types such as MP3 and WMA to consistently give an exceptional
listening experience.
Bluetooth Audio Transmission
Enjoy your favorite audio without waking your whole home by
transmitting the audio coming from your AV receiver to your
Bluetooth headphones. The AVR-S960H even allows you to play
the audio on both Bluetooth headphones and connected speakers
simultaneously. If you have a family member or a friend who is
hearing impaired, we recommend this setup.
Audyssey Suite of EQ Calibration Technology
Professional home theater audio tuning at your fingertips. The latest
Denon audio/video products use the Audyssey suite of EQ software
for simple, accurate set-up and calibration. With the supplied
measuring microphone, Audyssey measures all the speakers in your
home theater, and tunes the AV receiver to provide the smoothest,
most optimal overall listening experience for your room.
Amazing Sound Built on 110-Years of Innovation
As Japan's first audio electronics manufacturer with a deep legacy
of firsts -- Denon is the defining audio company of Japan. Founded
in 1910, we enable the moments that matter through the relentless
pursuit of quality, innovation and audio performance. We innovate
for a better experience.
Ports
In
87.5 MHz-107.9 MHz
520 kHz-1710 kHz
120V / 60Hz
500W (Standby 0.1 W,
CEC standby 0.5W)
35W (ECO Mode On)
70W (ECO Mode Off)
Out
17.1 x 6.6 x 13.4
17.1 x 9.3 x 13.4
17.1 x 6.6 x 13.0
20.5 x 9.6 x 16.9
21 lbs
25.4 lbs
Other
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HDMI
8K HDMI
Component (Video)
Composite (Video)
Phono
Analog Audio
Digital Coaxial
Digital Optical
USB Front
HDMI Monitor (eARC)
8K HDMI
Component (Video)
Composite Monitor
Audio Pre-out (SW)
Zone 2 (Speaker assignable)
Headphones
Ethernet
Microphone Port
FM/AM Tuner Antenna
x6
x1
x2
x2
x1
x4
x1
x2
x1
x2
x2
x1
x1
0.2 ch
x1
x1
x1
x1
x1