AV1 Getting Started
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Complementing its audio performance, the AV1 features two
broadcast-quality video switchers. A wide-bandwidth component
video switcher accepts analog component or RGB video signals,
while a composite and S-video switcher accepts high-quality NTSC,
PAL or SECAM video signals. The component video switcher can
pass high-definition TV (HDTV) signals, as well as standard-defini-
tion TV signals. Both switchers are designed to pass video signals
without alteration or degradation.
Built to professional standards, the AV1 is designed to serve as the
control center in any high-quality home theater. The most demand-
ing enthusiast will be impressed with its unique combination of
power, performance, flexibility and technological sophistication.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Eight channels
• Eight configurable inputs
• Four S/PDIF coaxial and four S/PDIF optical (Toslink) digital
audio input connectors
• 24-bit/192kHz D/A converters for all audio channels
• Two 5.1-channel analog audio input connectors
• Analog bypass option for stereo audio input connectors
• Auto switching between digital and analog audio input con-
nectors
• Three component video input connectors with full HDTV
compatibility
• Five S-video input connectors
• Five composite video input connectors
• Four 32-bit DSP engines
• Separate DSP engine for decoding compressed audio sources
• Broadcast-quality video switching
• LOGIC7 decoding
• Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, and Dolby Pro
Logic decoding
• DTS 96/24, DTS-ES (discrete and matrix) and DTS Neo:6
decoding
• THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX decoding
• THX Ultra2 certification
• Flash memory software upgrade capabilities
• RS-232 control
• Rear-panel IR input connector
• Two trigger outputs
• Optional 19-inch rack-mount kit