Owner`s manual

Surround Decoding All of our home theater
receivers offer 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and
DTS decoding. Some receivers also offer Dolby
Digital EX and/or DTS-ES 6.1 decoding. Anoth-
er 6.1 decoding format, THX Surround EX,
can be used to decode Dolby Digital and Dolby
Digital EX-encoded DVDs. Dolby Pro Logic II
can convert stereo sources (including music)
and Dolby Surround-encoded VHS tapes and
TV shows into 5.1 audio. For more info, see
“Surround sound decoding formats,” above right.
On-Screen Display Lets you use the remote to
navigate through receiver menus that display on
your TV screen. Requires a TV with an A/V input.
5.1-channel Input A 6-jack audio input (front
L/R, center, surround L/R, subwoofer) for hook-
ing up a 5.1 source like DVD-Audio or SACD.
Digital Inputs Home theater receivers have optical
and/or coaxial inputs to accept the digital output
of compatible components (DVD, CD, MD, etc.).
Digital Outputs An optical or coaxial digital out-
put lets you make maximum-fidelity direct digital
recordings with a compatible CD or MD recorder.
Multi-Source Output Some receivers can play
more than one source simultaneously (for
example, CD in one room, FM radio in anoth-
er). Multi-source outputs differ from model to
model. They can be preamp-level and/or pow-
ered, audio-only or audio/video, etc. See individ-
ual product descriptions (pgs. 102-110) for details.
Main Speaker Output Pairs Some receivers
offer a second set of main speaker outputs
(often called “B” speaker outputs) to power
stereo speakers in a second room. The source
played through the second-room speakers is
always the same as that played through your
main-room front left and right speakers.
Remote Control A/V remotes operate same-
brand A/V gear. Multibrand remotes control
multiple brands of gear. Learning remotes
can be programmed to operate other brands.
LCD remotes offer an up-close window into
control functions; 2-way models can down-
load and display information from your
receiver. RF remotes allow long-range, room-
to-room, non-line-of-sight control.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Decoding
format
Number
of
channels
Types of channels
Type of media
the format can
be found on
Dolby®
Pro Logic® II
5.1
2 discrete, full-bandwidth channels
(front left and right);
3 matrixed, full-bandwidth channels
(center, surround left and right);
1 subwoofer channel via
Pro Logic II’s bass management
can be used with all
the same Dolby
Surround sources as
original Pro Logic
(see above), plus stereo
music
Dolby®
Digital
up to
5.1
5 discrete, full-bandwidth channels
(front left and right, center,
surround left and right);
1 discrete LFE channel (subwoofer)
DVDs,
some broadcast
HDTV, and some
satellite TV
DTS
®
5.1
5 discrete, full-bandwidth channels
(front left and right, center,
surround left and right);
1 discrete LFE channel (subwoofer)
some DVDs and
some music CDs
THX
Surround
EX
™
6.1
5 discrete, full-bandwidth channels
(front left and right, center,
surround left and right);
1 matrixed, full-bandwidth channel
(back surround);
1 discrete LFE channel (subwoofer)
can be used to decode
Dolby Digital EX and
Dolby Digital 5.1 DVDs,
or to enhance Pro Logic,
Pro Logic II, DTS, or
DTS-ES decoding
Dolby
®
Pro Logic
®
2 discrete, full-bandwidth channels
(front left and right);
1 matrixed, full-bandwidth
channel (center);
1 matrixed, limited-bandwidth
channel (surround left and right)
can be used with Dolby
Surround-encoded VHS
movies and TV programs;
can also be down-
converted from any
Dolby Digital source
4
DTS-ES
®
6.1
6 discrete, full-bandwidth channels
(front left and right, center,
surround left and right,
and back surround);
1 discrete LFE channel (subwoofer)
some DVDs are
DTS-ES-encoded;
regular DTS 5.1 DVDs
can also be used with
a DTS-ES decoder
One of the main advantages to a home audio/video system made
up of separate components is that you can choose exactly the fea-
tures and functionality you want. Watch TV, DVDs, and VHS movies.
Play video games. Listen to CDs, tapes, LPs and radio. Record to
CD and MiniDisc. Send music to a pair of speakers in a second
room. Do some of it, or do it all — a component system gives you
that flexibility! But you need the right receiver first.
What is a receiver and why do I need one?
Wondering what a receiver actually does? The answer: Lots of
crucial stuff! To hook up and switch between audio/video source
components (like DVD, CD, etc.) you need a preamplifier. To listen
to AM/FM radio, you need a tuner. And to power your speakers, you
need an amplifier. You can buy these items separately, but a receiv-
er combines all these functions — and more — in one convenient
package. Basically, your receiver is the center of your A/V system —
it serves as both brain and muscle. And the smarter and stronger
it is, the more your system can do, and the better it will sound.
With so many receivers to choose from, what do I look for?
Focus on the features that are most important to you. If you’re
interested in home theater, check the chart on the right for a quick
summary of currently available surround formats. All of our home
theater receivers offer 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, plus the
5-channel power you need for engrossing surround sound. Some
models also offer up-and-coming 6.1 formats and 6- or 7-channel
amplification, for even more enveloping home theater. Make sure to
get a receiver with enough power to drive your speakers, and enough
inputs to hook up all the A/V sources you own (or plan to buy).
More Crutchfield resources ready to help you
Chances are you’ll find the perfect receiver for your needs in this cat-
alog. If you’ve got questions, call one of our friendly, knowledgeable
Product Advisors at 1-800-555-8151. Supported by the most exten-
sive product database in the industry, they’ll make recommendations
based on what you want. If you’ve got Internet access, you can also
get in-depth information about our receivers online — the nitty gritty
details, a breakdown of what’s included in the box, even close-up
photos of the back panel and remote. Just visit crutchfield.com.
Surround sound decoding formats
When you buy any home component from Crutchfield, you get
free access to our technical support line for the lifetime of the
product. You can call this line for expert advice on connecting and
using your A/V system. You’ll also receive a free copy of our handy
Audio/Video Reference, which contains easy-to-follow system hookup
diagrams, plus color-coded CableLabels
™
. (See pg. 87 for details.)
Receivers
Dolby®
Digital EX
6.1
5 discrete, full-bandwidth channels
(front left and right, center,
surround left and right);
1 matrixed, full-bandwidth channel
(back surround);
1 discrete LFE channel (subwoofer)
some DVDs are Dolby
Digital EX-encoded;
regular Dolby Digital 5.1
DVDs can also be used
with a Dolby Digital EX
decoder
JVC’s RX-8030V
100
The cornerstone of your
home theater or music system
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