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■ AMPLIFIER FEATURES
130 WATTS MINIMUM OF CONTINUOUS RMS POWER
to each of the 7channels into 8 Ω, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no
more than 0.05%THD (FTC rating)–clean high-current
amplification provides incredible dynamic range for seamless
reproduction of even the most demanding cinema soundtracks, as
well as animatedly rich music at any volume level.
7.1-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER–the first receiver to achieve this feat
in one chassis–the TX-DS989 provides unparalleled power and clarity
to all 7.1-channels for a room-filling sound experience seconds to none.
LUCASFILM THX
®
ULTRA CERTIFIED–in addition to the
amazing ability to drive 7.1 channels, the TX-DS989 also boasts
the distinction of carrying the exclusive THX Ultra badge of
approval–assurance that this receiver passed (and often exceeds)
THX's numerous requirements in such areas as frequency
response, distortion, power output, and stability.
192kHz/24-BIT D/A CONVERTERS FOR ALL CHANNELS–
the first receiver in the industry to utilize these powerful converters
for all seven channels–the TX-DS989's DACs not only boast a
dynamic range of 120dB, they also process more information faster
and are virtually resistant to clock jitter, to ensure the best
performance possible from DVD-Audio and other upcoming formats,
while also producing cleaner, clearer sound form DVDs and CDs.
WIDE RANGE AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGY(WRAT)
WRAT virtually eliminates the adverse effects of counter-
electromotive force by: 1) applying an uncommonly low amount of
NFB (negative feed-back), 2) using carefully selected, high-tolerance,
wide range parts in all critical sections, and 3) incorporating innovative
circuit topology based upon decades of high-end amplifier-design
experience–the final result is a flat response beyond 100kHz, making
the TX-DS989 ideal for such high-resolution formats as DVD-Audio
and Super Audio CD, and other upcoming digital formats.
■ FLEXBILITY FEATURES
FUTURE-PROOF INTERFACE ARCHITECTURE–a versatile
RS232 port allows the TX-DS989's powerful 4Mbit Flash Memory to
be directly computer accessed for installing such future upgrades as
new DSP algorithms, new surround formats/parameters, and other
types of processing updates.
ZONE 2 MULTIROOM/MULTISOURCE CAPABILITY–a
full set of line outs for audio, composite video, and S-video, allows for
set-up of an additional system in another room–connect an optional
infrared eye in Zone 2, and complete second-room control can be
achieved with such A/V distribution control systems as Xantech
®
,
Niles
®
, to name but a few.
■ AUDIO/VIDEO FEATURES
THX SURROUND EX
®
BUILT IN to decode the additional two
back surround channels from THX Surround EX-encoded DVDs and
laserdiscs, for incredibly real 360˚ surround sound effects and precise
sound location.
DTS
®
DECODER BUILT IN to decode the impeccable 5.1-channel
digital audio from DTS-encoded DVD-Video discs, DVD-Audio
discs, CDs and laserdiscs.
DOLBY
®*
DIGITAL DECODER BUILT IN to decode the 5.1-
channel crystal-clear digital audio of DVDs, Digital TV, HDTV,
satellite broadcasts and other sources.
DOLBY
®
PRO LOGIC
™
DECODER
MPEG DECODEING for full compatibility with MPEG-encoded
software and broadcasts.
DIGITAL UPSAMPLING MODE–the first receiver to have
192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels enables the TX-DS989 to take a
48kHz digital signal and double its sampling frequency to 96kHz–
twice as much signal information, for greater detail and clarity.
THEATER-DIMENSIONAL
™
VIRTUAL SURROUND MODE
A/V SYNC DELAY
LUCASFILM THX
®
ULTRA FULL-ENHANCEMENT
PACKAGE–includes such sophisticated DSP enhancements as
Cinema Re-EQ
™
, Timbre Matching
™
, Adaptive Decorrelation
™
, and
Bass Management™ to ensure accurate reproduction of the movie-
theater experience in the home.
7.1-CHANNEL EXTERNAL INPUTS
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUTS
■ OTHER FEATURES
40 FM/AM RANDOM PRESETS
INTELLIVOLUME
ABSOLUTE/RELATIVE SWITCHABLE VOLUME DISPLAY
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
• Theater-Dimensional and the symbol are trademarks of
ONKYO CORPORATION.
• Lucasfilm, THX, THX Ultra and THX Surround EX are registered
trademarks of Lucasfilm LTD.
• Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of Lucasfilm
Ltd. Manufactured under license of Lucasfilm Ltd.
• Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.
No.5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending. “DTS”
and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.© 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
• Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.
• Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.
THX Ultra
Before any home theatre component can be THX Ultra certified,
it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests.
Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra logo, which is
your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase
will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX
Ultra requirements define hundreds of parameters, including
power amplifier performance, and pre-amplifier performance
and operation for both digital and analog domains. THX Ultra
receivers also features proprietary THX technologies (e.g. THX
Mode, see page 38) which accurately translate film soundtracks
for home theater playback.