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<blockquote data-quote="broncogr" data-source="post: 1058852223" data-attributes="member: 35239"><p><h2>AV AMPLIFIER FIRMWARE UPDATE INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR DIRAC LIVE ROOM SOUND OPTIMIZATION SOLUTION, GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN SPEAKER LAYOUT, AND IMPROVED INTERFACE</h2><h4>3 15, 2023</h4><p><img src="https://www.denon.jp/-/media/Project/DenonApac/News/U31_update_2023_0315.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Denon is pleased to announce that it has released the latest firmware for its AV amplifiers on March 2023, 3. Online firmware updates include support for the Dirac Live room sound optimization solution, greater flexibility in speaker layout when playing Dolby Atmos and Auro-15D, and improved speaker manual setup interfaces.</p><p>* The contents of the update vary depending on the product.</p><p>* Internet connection is required to perform firmware update.</p><p>* To use the functions of Dirac Live, you need to purchase a paid license and a corresponding measurement microphone.</p><p>See below for details of individual product updates.</p><p><strong>1. Support for Dirac Live</strong></p><p><strong>Products Covered</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AV surround amplifier: AVC-A1H</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AV Surround Receiver: AVR-X4800H, AVR-X3800H</li> </ul><p>The high-end AV amplifier has been updated to support the room sound optimization solution "Dirac Live". You can use Dirac Live features by updating the firmware of the affected product and purchasing a paid license from the Dirac website. Dirac Live Room Correction Limited Bandwidth is available for measurement and correction from 20 Hz to 500 Hz and Dirac Live Room Correction Full Bandwidth for 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Dirac Live measurements use a networked Windows PC/Mac and a Dirac-recommended USB measurement microphone, so there is no need to connect the measurement microphone to the AV amplifier, and measurements can be performed even when the AV amplifier is away from the viewing position, such as the equipment room. If the PC is in a separate room, you can also connect a USB measurement microphone to the AV amplifier to take measurements.</p><p>* To use the functions of Dirac Live, you need to purchase a paid license and a corresponding measurement microphone.</p><p>Dirac Live Room Correction Limited Bandwidth: $259 Dirac Live Room Correction Full Bandwidth: $</p><p>349</p><p>*Prices as of March 2023, 3. Please visit the Dirac website for the latest prices. For more information, see <a href="https://www.dirac.com/denon/" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>* For more information on purchasing Dirac Live licenses, please visit the Dirac website. For more information, see <a href="https://www.dirac.com/denon/" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>※ How to use Dirac Live <a href="https://manuals.denon.com/DiracLive/ALL/JA/index.php" target="_blank">here</a> Please refer to the instruction manual of</p><p>* Dirac Live and Audyssey MultEQ corrections cannot be used at the same time, but each setting can be registered in "Speaker Presets" and switched between them.</p><p><strong>About Dirac Live</strong></p><p>A large part of the quality of a sound system is determined by the quality of its components, including the quality of its speakers and amplifiers. On the other hand, the fact that the room where the sound system is installed also plays an important role in sound quality is often overlooked.</p><p>Dirac Live Room Collection software uses a unique approach to analyzing the acoustic characteristics of your room and correcting the sound of your system to deliver the best possible results. The Dirac Live Room Collection uses state-of-the-art, patented algorithms to analyze the impact of room characteristics on sound. Digital processing reduces its impact and brings out the original performance of the speaker. Doing so achieves an enlarged sweet spot when listening, precise staging, clarity, vocal clarity, and deep, toned bass that would not be possible otherwise.</p><p><strong>2. Supports playback of Auro-3D format using top speakers</strong></p><p>Target Models</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AV surround amplifiers: AVC-A1H, AVC-A110, AVC-X8500HA, AVC-X8500H, AVC-X6700H</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AV Surround Receiver: AVR-X4800H, AVR-X3800H</li> </ul><p>In the conventional target product, when playing the Auro-3D format, it was necessary to have a front height installed on the top of the wall, a surround height, and a top surround speaker installed directly above the listening position, but with this firmware update, the top front, top middle, Auro-3D playback using top rear speakers is now possible. So you can stay with Dolby Atmos' recommended speaker layout and enjoy Auro-3D content without adding speakers.</p><p>* Top front and top rear speakers play the sound of front height and surround height speakers.</p><p>* If a center-height speaker is not installed, the sound of the center-height speaker will be output from the top front speaker.</p><p>* The top middle speaker plays the sound of the top surround speaker.</p><p><img src="https://www.denon.jp/-/media/Project/DenonApac/News/20230315_Denon_AVR_Update_Press_Release_01.png?la=ja-JP&hash=AA3DE75EADB4947A4D838156FB394FE4" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Supports Auro-3D playback with top front, top middle, and top rear speakers</p><p><strong>3. Supports playback of Dolby Atmos format using surround height speakers</strong></p><p>Target Models</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AV surround amplifiers: AVC-A1H, AVC-A110, AVC-X8500HA, AVC-X8500H, AVC-X6700H</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AV Surround Receiver: AVR-X4800H, AVR-X3800H</li> </ul><p>In the past, surround height speakers installed on the upper part of the left and right walls of the viewing position could not be used when playing the Dolby Atmos format, but with this firmware update, it is now possible to play Dolby Atmos using surround height speakers. So you can stay with the Auro-3D recommended speaker layout and enjoy Dolby Atmos content without adding additional speakers.</p><p>* Surround height speakers reproduce the sound of rear-height speakers.</p><p><img src="https://www.denon.jp/-/media/Project/DenonApac/News/20230315_Denon_AVR_Update_Press_Release_02.png?la=ja-JP&hash=DC5B8D110255C29327F72A4B732E207D" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Supports Dolby Atmos playback using surround height speakers</p><p><strong>4. Improved manual speaker setup interface</strong></p><p>Target Models</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AV surround amplifier: AVC-A1H</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AV Surround Receiver: AVR-X4800H, AVR-X3800H, AVR-X2800H</li> </ul><p>The interface and setting items of "Manual Setup" for manually changing speaker settings and automatic settings have been improved.</p><p>- The setting items of "Amplifier assignment", "Speaker configuration", and "Speaker connection" are consolidated on one screen, and settings can now be made without going back and forth between multiple screens.</p><p>- Merged "Speaker Configuration" and "Crossover Frequency" settings. The "large" and "small" settings of the speakers have been abolished and changed to only set the crossover frequency with the subwoofer.</p><p>- Infrequently used items such as "LFE settings", "XLR output terminal assignment", "front speaker A/B switching", and "1-channel playback settings" have been consolidated into "Advanced settings".</p><p>* Available setting items vary depending on the product.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.denon.jp/-/media/Project/DenonApac/News/20230315_Denon_AVR_Update_Press_Release_03.png?la=ja-JP&hash=76A0C7CAFDFCC25255EEA90035846BBF" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Consolidate "Amplifier Assignment", "Speaker Configuration", and "Speaker Connection" setting items on one screen</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="broncogr, post: 1058852223, member: 35239"] [HEADING=1]AV AMPLIFIER FIRMWARE UPDATE INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR DIRAC LIVE ROOM SOUND OPTIMIZATION SOLUTION, GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN SPEAKER LAYOUT, AND IMPROVED INTERFACE[/HEADING] [HEADING=3]3 15, 2023[/HEADING] [IMG]https://www.denon.jp/-/media/Project/DenonApac/News/U31_update_2023_0315.png[/IMG] Denon is pleased to announce that it has released the latest firmware for its AV amplifiers on March 2023, 3. Online firmware updates include support for the Dirac Live room sound optimization solution, greater flexibility in speaker layout when playing Dolby Atmos and Auro-15D, and improved speaker manual setup interfaces. * The contents of the update vary depending on the product. * Internet connection is required to perform firmware update. * To use the functions of Dirac Live, you need to purchase a paid license and a corresponding measurement microphone. See below for details of individual product updates. [B]1. Support for Dirac Live Products Covered[/B] [LIST] [*]AV surround amplifier: AVC-A1H [*]AV Surround Receiver: AVR-X4800H, AVR-X3800H [/LIST] The high-end AV amplifier has been updated to support the room sound optimization solution "Dirac Live". You can use Dirac Live features by updating the firmware of the affected product and purchasing a paid license from the Dirac website. Dirac Live Room Correction Limited Bandwidth is available for measurement and correction from 20 Hz to 500 Hz and Dirac Live Room Correction Full Bandwidth for 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Dirac Live measurements use a networked Windows PC/Mac and a Dirac-recommended USB measurement microphone, so there is no need to connect the measurement microphone to the AV amplifier, and measurements can be performed even when the AV amplifier is away from the viewing position, such as the equipment room. If the PC is in a separate room, you can also connect a USB measurement microphone to the AV amplifier to take measurements. * To use the functions of Dirac Live, you need to purchase a paid license and a corresponding measurement microphone. Dirac Live Room Correction Limited Bandwidth: $259 Dirac Live Room Correction Full Bandwidth: $ 349 *Prices as of March 2023, 3. Please visit the Dirac website for the latest prices. For more information, see [URL='https://www.dirac.com/denon/']here[/URL] * For more information on purchasing Dirac Live licenses, please visit the Dirac website. For more information, see [URL='https://www.dirac.com/denon/']here[/URL] ※ How to use Dirac Live [URL='https://manuals.denon.com/DiracLive/ALL/JA/index.php']here[/URL] Please refer to the instruction manual of * Dirac Live and Audyssey MultEQ corrections cannot be used at the same time, but each setting can be registered in "Speaker Presets" and switched between them. [B]About Dirac Live[/B] A large part of the quality of a sound system is determined by the quality of its components, including the quality of its speakers and amplifiers. On the other hand, the fact that the room where the sound system is installed also plays an important role in sound quality is often overlooked. Dirac Live Room Collection software uses a unique approach to analyzing the acoustic characteristics of your room and correcting the sound of your system to deliver the best possible results. The Dirac Live Room Collection uses state-of-the-art, patented algorithms to analyze the impact of room characteristics on sound. Digital processing reduces its impact and brings out the original performance of the speaker. Doing so achieves an enlarged sweet spot when listening, precise staging, clarity, vocal clarity, and deep, toned bass that would not be possible otherwise. [B]2. Supports playback of Auro-3D format using top speakers[/B] Target Models [LIST] [*]AV surround amplifiers: AVC-A1H, AVC-A110, AVC-X8500HA, AVC-X8500H, AVC-X6700H [*]AV Surround Receiver: AVR-X4800H, AVR-X3800H [/LIST] In the conventional target product, when playing the Auro-3D format, it was necessary to have a front height installed on the top of the wall, a surround height, and a top surround speaker installed directly above the listening position, but with this firmware update, the top front, top middle, Auro-3D playback using top rear speakers is now possible. So you can stay with Dolby Atmos' recommended speaker layout and enjoy Auro-3D content without adding speakers. * Top front and top rear speakers play the sound of front height and surround height speakers. * If a center-height speaker is not installed, the sound of the center-height speaker will be output from the top front speaker. * The top middle speaker plays the sound of the top surround speaker. [IMG]https://www.denon.jp/-/media/Project/DenonApac/News/20230315_Denon_AVR_Update_Press_Release_01.png?la=ja-JP&hash=AA3DE75EADB4947A4D838156FB394FE4[/IMG] Supports Auro-3D playback with top front, top middle, and top rear speakers [B]3. Supports playback of Dolby Atmos format using surround height speakers[/B] Target Models [LIST] [*]AV surround amplifiers: AVC-A1H, AVC-A110, AVC-X8500HA, AVC-X8500H, AVC-X6700H [*]AV Surround Receiver: AVR-X4800H, AVR-X3800H [/LIST] In the past, surround height speakers installed on the upper part of the left and right walls of the viewing position could not be used when playing the Dolby Atmos format, but with this firmware update, it is now possible to play Dolby Atmos using surround height speakers. So you can stay with the Auro-3D recommended speaker layout and enjoy Dolby Atmos content without adding additional speakers. * Surround height speakers reproduce the sound of rear-height speakers. [IMG]https://www.denon.jp/-/media/Project/DenonApac/News/20230315_Denon_AVR_Update_Press_Release_02.png?la=ja-JP&hash=DC5B8D110255C29327F72A4B732E207D[/IMG] Supports Dolby Atmos playback using surround height speakers [B]4. Improved manual speaker setup interface[/B] Target Models [LIST] [*]AV surround amplifier: AVC-A1H [*]AV Surround Receiver: AVR-X4800H, AVR-X3800H, AVR-X2800H [/LIST] The interface and setting items of "Manual Setup" for manually changing speaker settings and automatic settings have been improved. - The setting items of "Amplifier assignment", "Speaker configuration", and "Speaker connection" are consolidated on one screen, and settings can now be made without going back and forth between multiple screens. - Merged "Speaker Configuration" and "Crossover Frequency" settings. The "large" and "small" settings of the speakers have been abolished and changed to only set the crossover frequency with the subwoofer. - Infrequently used items such as "LFE settings", "XLR output terminal assignment", "front speaker A/B switching", and "1-channel playback settings" have been consolidated into "Advanced settings". * Available setting items vary depending on the product. [IMG]https://www.denon.jp/-/media/Project/DenonApac/News/20230315_Denon_AVR_Update_Press_Release_03.png?la=ja-JP&hash=76A0C7CAFDFCC25255EEA90035846BBF[/IMG] Consolidate "Amplifier Assignment", "Speaker Configuration", and "Speaker Connection" setting items on one screen [/QUOTE]
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