Lexicon has just announced the introduction of the RV-8 receiver, an eight-channel audio/video control center with independent zone monitoring that provides control of audio and video source selection in three zones. Check out some of these features we thought were particularly noteworthy:
- 140W x 7-channel amplifier with thermal/DC protection and toroidal power transformer (all channels driven 20Hz-20kHz)
- Two 5.1-channel analog audio input connections
- Analog bypass option for 5.1 analog and stereo audio inputs
- Headphone output with LOGIC7 processing
- 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters for all audio channels
- 2 sets of analog A/V Zone 2 outputs; 1 fixed, 1 variable
- 1 set of analog audio Zone 3 outputs, variable level
- Broadcast-quality video switching (>150MHz, supports RGB)
- Video up conversion from S-video/composite input to component video output
- 3 component video inputs with full HDTV compatibility (1 output)
- LOGIC7 decoding
- THX Ultra2 certification
- Flash memory software upgrade capabilities
- 2 internal expansion slots for possible future developments
- RS-232 control
- Optional 19-inch rack-mount kit
- IR pre-programmed/learning remote control with LCD display (basically an MX-500)
Featuring an expandable design for future upgrades when available, the RV-8's rear panel has two RS-232 connectors; one capable of performing configuration downloads and flash memory software upgrades and the other capable of supporting possible future product enhancements. The rear panel also includes a removable access panel to accommodate new connectors, should Lexicon decide to offer them.
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