4/3/08 New Info... End of May Release!!

Both the R-872 and R-772 receivers are rated at 100 watts per channel for each of their 7 channels and both share a host of common features including: HDMI 1.3 switching; lossless audio decoding; AM/FM tuners with 30 presets; XM radio ready; automatic set-up with supplied microphone; Newcastle’s SNAPTM Room EQ; input renaming; A/V Synch Delay; digital/analog input polling; independent audio and video outputs for Zone 2; RS-232 port for bi-directional control and more.

The included remote supports dual-mode, RF and IR operation, is preprogrammed for most popular components, learns commands from other units and both receivers have built-in RF to IR translators. The translator converts RF input received from the remote and generates IR output to control other system components. Complete system operation is possible—even if the entire system is out of sight.

A second feature developed for custom installation is these receivers' “Automatic Room 2” mode. With this mode, the main room can be configured for 7.1 channel operation. When Zone 2 is activated, the main room is automatically reconfigured for 5.1 and the rear center amps are used to power Zone 2. When Zone 2 is turned off, the main room is reconfigured back to 7.1.

An important feature for custom installation is the lockable Installer Memory. Once the initial installation is complete, the installer or the owner can lock all operating parameters into a special memory. If the unit fails to operate as expected because a wrong button had been selected on the remote, for example, power cycling the receiver will reload the initial configuration and should restore normal operation.

While both units transcode all analog video to a single component video output, the R-872 is extremely advanced. In keeping with the ease of use theme, the R-872 uses a Genesis Faroudja processor IC and can deinterlace and scale any of its video inputs, analog or digital, to 720p, 1080i or even 1080p and output them over HDMI. Should the user wish to have his video operate primarily in the analog domain, the R-872 will even convert digital video arriving over HDMI to component video. In either the digital or analog case, only a single monitor cable from the receiver to the display is sufficient for video and OSD.

Features

100 Watts per Channel from 20 Hz-20 kHz in Stereo Mode, 8 ohms, with <0.05% THD
100 Watts per Channel x 7 in Surround Mode
4 in 1 out HDMI 1.3 switching
Scales all video to 720p/1080i/1080p
Faroudja 2301 Scaler/Deinterlacer
Decodes DTS Master Audio HD and Dolby Tru HD
DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix
DTS-96/24 DTS
DTS NEO-6 Cinema and Music
Dolby Digital EX
Adjustable Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Headphone Layers 1, 2, 3
Digitally Re-Masters PCM input to 96 kHz/ 24-bit
Automatic Format Detection
192 kHz 24-bit DAC’s for all channels
Dolby Virtual Speaker
Pure Audio Mode
Crossover frequency 40 to 250 Hz
A/V Synch delay by input
Firmware upgradeable
SNAP 12-band EQ per channel
RS-232 and USB
Universal Video™ upconverts composite and S-Video to Component Video
4 Optical and 2 Co-ax Digital Inputs
Digital Output
On Screen Display (available from all video outputs)
RF + IR Learning remote with LCD display
Programmable Input Labeling
Crystal 32-Bit DSP processor
8 DSP Modes
7.1 channel direct input
8 Pre-Amp Outputs (L, C, R, L. Surround, L Rear Center Surround, R Rear Center Surround, R. Surround, Subwoofer)
Room 2 A/V Output w/ fixed/variable audio level, S-Video
Automatic 7.1 to 5.1 + Stereo
Lockable "Installer Memory"
Rear Panel Room-2 IR control with 1 input and 1 output
Dedicated Room 2 Remote
12-Volt Trigger
3 HDTV-Ready Component Video Inputs
Component Video Output
4 Rear Panel Audio/Video Inputs
4 Audio Inputs
Front Panel A/V Input Including S-Video and Optical Digital
Cinema EQ
Tone Defeat
Automatic set-up for speaker level and distance
Channel Level Memory
10-step Dynamic Range Control
Totally Discrete Amplifier Stage (TDAS)
Heavy Duty Speaker Binding Posts
XM Connect and Play XM Neural Surround
4 Gang FM tuner
Preset Scan
30 XM Presets
30 AM/FM Station Presets
Digi-Link III
Sleep Timer
Aluminum Front Panel Dimensions: 17 3/8" W x 6" H x 15" D