Equipped with all of the latest high resolution audio formats, the forthcoming AV8003 is the perfect centerpiece for the ultimate home theater system. Featuring 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, the AV8003 is also THX Ultra2 certified, with additional THX surround sound post-processing functions. Able to handle a variety of input sources and formats, the AV8003 features a quartet of latest specification v1.3a HDMI inputs, which provide high resolution audio format compatibility as well as supporting Deep Color and xvYCC extended video formats, for the ultimate picture and sound quality with high definition sources such as Blu-Ray.

For whole home entertainment, the AV8003 features three zone A/V signal distribution, including high definition video via HDMI for the main zone, component video to the second zone, with third zone independent audio program capability. The AV8003 also features a built-in video processor that provides de-interlacing and up-conversion to 1080P.  Multiple power supplies and extensive internal shielding, along with a full copper-plated chassis provide maximum audio and video signal integrity. A build in digital media player makes it easy to stream Audio, Video and Photos from your PC or NAS device to your theater. Combined with the companion MM8003 8 channel power amplifier, the AV8003 delivers nothing less than the ultimate home theater viewing and listening experience.

FEATURES MULTI CHANNEL/SURROUND Number of Channels THX DTS (ES, Discrete 6.1/ Matrix 6,1, Neo-6) Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic IIx Circle Surround II SOUND ENHANCEMENTS HDCD Decoder Current Feedback Topology Discrete Amplification Power Transformer D/A Conversion Digital Signal Processing Video Off Source Direct Chassis Variable X-over Display Off Video Up-conversion M.R.A.C (Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration) XM-Ready Dual AM/FM tuner Bass management Lip-sync (digital audio delay) Software Upgradable (RS232) IN/OUTPUTS VIDEO HDMI In Component In S-Video In Composite In HDMI Out Component Out S-Video Out Composite Out AUDIO Analog L&R In Analog L&R Out Digital Optical In Digital Coaxial In Digital Optical Out Digital Coaxial Out IEEE1394 connection OTHER Pre-Amplifier Out Main Amplifier In Multi-Channel In Multi-Room Audio Out Multi-Room Video Out Multi-Room Speaker Out Speaker A/B DAvED Transmitter External control (RS232C) DC Triggers D-Bus Remote (RC-5) In/Out External IR In/Out Front Panel A/V Inputs Headphone Out AC Outlets (Switched/Unswitched) SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION Power Output (8 Ohm) S/N Ratio Freq. Response (Analog In) Freq. Response (Dig In) TUNER SECTION FM Frequency Range S/N Ratio (Mono/Stereo) TUNER SECTION AM Frequency Range S/N Ratio VIDEO SECTION Video Freq. Response (Component) Video Freq. Response (Composit, S-Video) Signal to Noise GENERAL Color Front Panel Remote Control Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions W" x H" x D" (Inches) Weight (lbs)

7.1 channels ULTRA2   - - Troidal 192kHz/24bit TI 32bit X (also Pure Direct) Copper Plated Audyssey MultEQ -     4 4 4 4 2 (1 output exclusive use) 2 3 (incl. Monitor Out) 4 (incl. Monitor Out & Multi Zone Out)   Balanced: x1 (CD), Unbalanced: x6 (incl. CD(Exclusive use)) 4 3 3 1 1 -   Balanced: 7.1ch x1, Unbalanced: 7.1ch x1 - Unbalanced: 7.1ch x1set Analog L/R x2 Component x1, Video x1 - - - 2 1/1 - 1 (front) -     - 105dB (Analog Input, Pure Direct Mode) 8Hz - 100kHz (+/- 3 dB, Pure Direct Mode) 8Hz - 45 kHz (+/- 3dB, 96kHz PCM)   87.5 - 107.9 MHz 75/70dB   530 - 1710 kHz 50dB   5Hz - 100MHz (-3dB) 5Hz - 8MHz (-1dB) 60dB   Black Aluminum RC2001 (Main Zone) + RC101 (Multi Zone) AC 120V 60Hz 85W 17-5/16 x 7-5/16 x 15-3/16 25.6

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I found this item on the Marantz website and thought you might find it of interest. <UL> <LI>Digital Media Player for Ethernet<BR>- Audio, Video and Photo (supporting DLNA) </LI> <LI>Video Scaler Up to 1080p </LI> <LI>HDMI V1.3a: 4-in/2-out </LI> <LI>Dolby TrueHD, dts HD, Deep Color DSD (SA-CD), Auto Lip Sync </LI> <LI>XLR Pre Output Terminals </LI> <LI>XLR Audio Inputs for SA-CD </LI> <LI>Multi Room Component Video Out </LI> <LI>RC2001 Main Remote(PC Programmable, Learning) </LI> <LI>RC101 Sub Remote(for Multi Room Control, Learning) </LI> <LI>HD Radio / XM Ready / Sirius Ready </LI> <LI>THX Certified </LI> <LI>Copper Plated Chassis </LI> <LI>Toroidal Power Transformer </LI> <LI>New Clean Front Panel</LI></UL>
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Manuals and Documents:

• AV8003 Spec Sheet (9.8MB) (8/8/2008)
• User Manual (Main) - English (16.5MB)
• User Manual (Main) - French (16.3MB)
• User Manual (Network) - English (4.6MB)
• User Manual (Network) - French (4.5MB)

Downloads:

• AV8003 Remote Code List
  

  Version:
  Date Posted:		8/8/2008
  Size:		179kb
  File Type:		ZIP
  Download:		AV8003 Remote Code List
  Notes:		.xls Excel Format File

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• AV8003 RS-232C Control Specification
  

  Version:		1.01
  Date Posted:		8/8/2008
  Size:		348kb
  File Type:		PDF
  Download:		AV8003 RS-232C Control Specification
  Notes:		N/A

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• Wizz it 3 Editor Software
  

  Version:		1.0.02
  Date Posted:		8/8/2008
  Size:		3MB
  File Type:		ZIP
  Download:		Wizz it 3 Editor Software
  Notes:		N/A

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• RC2001 Default Config. File for AV8003
  

  Version:		V01
  Date Posted:		8/8/2008
  Size:		18kb
  File Type:		ZIP
  Download:		RC2001 Default Config. File for AV8003
  Notes:		.mcf format file for Wizz it 3.

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• AV8003 Rear Panel Drawing
  

  Version:
  Date Posted:		8/8/2008
  Size:		3.4MB
  File Type:		ZIP
  Download:		AV8003 Rear Panel Drawing
  Notes:		.DXF & .PDF Format Files

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