Features; Amplifier Features; Audio/Video Features; Flexbility Features - Marantz SR-12S1 User Manual

FEATURES

AMPLIFIER FEATURES

• THX Ultra certified
7ch amplifiers have enough power for even the most difficult
conditions found in large rooms.
Enormous power reserves endow the system with substantial
dynamic ability at high sound levels.
160 watts to each of the seven main channels the power amp section
features an advanced, premium high- storage power supply
capacitors, and fully discrete output stages housed in cast aluminum
heat sinks .
• Current feedback 7ch Amplifier
Current feedback topology combines total operation stability with
excellent frequency response,
while requiring only minimal amounts of negative feedback.
It makes excellent transient response and superb sonic transparency.

AUDIO/VIDEO FEATURES

• THX SURROUND EX built in to decode the additional two surround
buck channels from THX Surround EX-encoded DVDs and
laserdiscs.
• DTS-ES decoder built in to decode the impeccable 6.1-channel
discrete digital audio from DTS-ES encoded DVD-Video discs,
DVD-Audio discs, CDs and laserdiscs.
• DOLBY DIGITAL decoder built in to decode the 5.1-channel digital
audio of DVDs, Digital TV, HDTV, satellite broadcasts and other
sources.
• DOLBY PRO LOGIC II decoder provides better spatiality and
directionality on Dolby Surround program material; provides a
convincing three-dimensional sound field on conventional stereo
music recordings.
• HDCD decoding capability to deliver the full sonic benefits of
HDCD-encoded CDs from a standard non-HDCD CD player when
connected to the SR-12S1 via the player 's digital output.
• CIRCLE SURROUND II decoder built in to decode surround sound
from any stereo or passive matrix-encoded material.
• Multi-channel (7.1ch)direct inputs accommodate future multi-
channel sound formats or an external digital decoder.
• 192kHz/24-bit D/A CONVERTERS for all channels.
• ADDC (Advanced Double Differential Converter) output for
STEREO playback.
• Source Direct mode bypasses, tone controls and bass
management for purest audio quality.
• Easy to use on-screen menu system in all video monitor output.

FLEXBILITY FEATURES

FUTURE-PROOF INTERFACE ARCHITECTURE
a versatile RS232 port allows the SR-12S1's internal 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.
MULTIROOM CAPABILITY
a full set of line outs for audio, composite video, allows for set-up of an
additional system in another room, and complete second-room control
can be achieved with such A/V distribution control systems as
Xantech, Niles, to name but a few.
Digital I/O
Assignable nine Digital inputs, for connection to other sources, such
as DVD, DSS, CD or LD.
A optical Digital input on front AUX1 terminals, for connection to
portable player or game.
Two Digital outputs for connection to digital recorder as CD-R or MD.

OTHER FEATURES

• High-quality AM/FM tuner with 50 station presets.
• 2way programmable learning remote control RC3200.
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