DESCRIPTION

Features (from website):

Stereo: 110 watts per channel, 6 ohms, from 20Hz to 20kHz, with 0.8% THD
Surround: (Front) 110 watts per channel, 6 ohms at 1kHz, with 0.8% THD; (Center) 110 watts, 6 ohms at 1kHz, with 0.8% THD; (Surround) 110 watts per channel, 6 ohms at 1kHz, with 0.8% THD; (Surround Back) 110 watts per channel, 6 ohms at 1kHz, with 0.8% THD

Dolby Digital EX/Dolby Digital/Dolby Pro Logic IIx/Dolby Pro Logic II

DTS/DTS-ES/DTS NEO:6/DTS 96/24

DVD Multi-Channel Audio Compatible

Hybrid Feedback Digital Amplifier Ver. III+

HDMI — for single-cable, all-digital transmission of audio and video signals

Video Signal Up-Conversion (to HDMI) for single-cable output of high-quality
video from any input terminals

XM Ready

CC Converter (2 Modes, Front Channels) — offers two modes for improving the sound quality of compressed audio and non-compressed sources, respectively

Precise Surround Setup for extremely easy, quick optimization of surround sound

USB Input for receiving audio signals from PC

SIRIUS Input and SIRIUS Control on Remote*

Center-Channel Alignment

Virtual Surround Back for creating even wider sound field without a surround back speaker

3D-PHONIC

DAP for Multi-Channel Digital Sources: THEATER 1/THEATER 2/HALL 1/
HALL 2/DANCE CLUB/LIVE CLUB/PAVILION/ALL CH STEREO DAP for 2-Channel Sources: MONO FILM/THEATER 1/THEATER 2/HALL 1/HALL 2/DANCE CLUB/LIVE CLUB/PAVILION/ALL CH STEREO
3D Headphone

192kHz/24-bit P.E.M. D.D. Converter (Front Channels)

DSP Digital Equalizer

AV COMPU LINK

Multi-Brand A/V-STB (CATV/DBS) Glow Remote Control

*Connect to JVC KT-SR2000 or KT-SR3000 satellite-radio tuner using a dedicated control dock (optional) to control the tuner with the receiver's remote.


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I have had this unit for about a month and I was really surprised at the excellent audio quality and clarity, features and above all price. I purchased this unit from Sears for $547 with shipping and taxes.

Out of the box, set-up is easy for the experienced. I did try using the Auto Surround setup but found that it didn't work correctly with my setup in a bedroom. I purchased this product because it had the HDMI switching I was looking for when I upgrade to HD later this year.

I have 7 A/V components connected: 2 DVD players, 1 LaserDisc, 2 VCRs, PS2 and Satellite. Switching between digital and analog connections are easy-as-pie--just press a button and you can use 2 components for each Digital/Analog-Audio/Video connection.

There is plenty of power and the unit takes up less space than my previous, although I would caution you to have a well-ventilated area should be of considerable concern since it does seem to run quite warm to the touch. Another drawback was the partial use of bana