AV1Getting Started1-3Complementing its audio performance, the AV1 features twobroadcast-quality video switchers. A wide-bandwidth componentvideo 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 canpass high-definition TV (HDTV) signals, as well as standard-defini-tion TV signals. Both switchers are designed to pass video signalswithout alteration or degradation.Built to professional standards, the AV1 is designed to serve as thecontrol center in any high-quality home theater. The most demand-ing enthusiast will be impressed with its unique combination ofpower, performance, flexibility and technological sophistication.HIGHLIGHTS• Eight channels• Eight configurable inputs• Four S/PDIF coaxial and four S/PDIF optical (Toslink) digitalaudio 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 HDTVcompatibility• 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 ProLogic decoding• DTS 96/24, DTS-ES (discrete and matrix) and DTS Neo:6decoding• 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