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Audio Characteristics

Video Characteristics

 

 

Frequency Response

 

Bandwidth

 

 

Digital Inputs

20 Hz – 42 kHz

Component Video

300

MHz

Analog Inputs

20 Hz – 22 kHz

Composite, S-video

30

MHz, no OSD

7.1-Channel Input

5 Hz – 200 kHz, - 3 dB

 

8

MHz, OSD

Total Harmonic Distortion

20 Hz – 20 kHz, - 0.5 dB

Input Impedance

 

 

 

Component Video Inputs

 

75

Digital Inputs

< 0.002%

S-video Inputs

 

75

Analog Inputs

< 0.002%

Composite Video Inputs

 

75

7.1-Channel Inputs

< 0.002%

Output Impedance

 

 

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

 

 

 

 

Component Video Outputs

 

75

Digital Inputs

> 102 dB

S-video Outputs

 

75

Analog Inputs

> 98 dB

Composite Video Outputs

 

75

7.1-Channel Input

> 107 dB

 

 

 

Input Impedance

Coaxial Digital Inputs

75

Unbalanced Analog Inputs

17 k

7.1-Channel Input

17 k

Balanced Analog Inputs

25 kper leg

Output Impedance

Coaxial Digital Output

75

7.1-Channel Outputs

50

Balanced Analog Outputs

50

per leg

Programmable Outputs

50

Zone Output

50

Rec/Out, Record Outputs

470

Input Sensitivity for THX Reference Level

Digital Inputs

0 dBFS

Analog Inputs

2 V rms

Maximum Input Levels

Unbalanced Analog Inputs

3.6

V rms

7.1-Channel Input

8

V rms

Balanced Analog Inputs

35

V rms

Maximum Output Levels

7.1-Channel Outputs

8

V rms

Balanced Outputs

16

V rms

Programmable Outputs

8

V rms

Zone Output

same as input

Rec/Out, Record Outputs

same as input

General Information

Dimensions

Width: 17 14" (437 mm)

Panel Height: 7" (178 mm)

Total Height, with feet: 7 58" (194 mm)

Depth: 16" (406 mm)

Power Requirements

90 V to 260 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 65 watts

Net Weight

21 lbs.

Shipping Weight

33 lbs.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

Licensing Acknowledgements

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ”Dolby,“ ”Pro Logic“, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. ”DTS,“ ”DTS-ES Extended Surround,“ and ”Neo:6“ are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000, Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Manufactured under license from THX, Ltd. U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059. European patent number 0323830. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Ultra2 and THX are trademarks or registered trademarks of THX Ltd. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Used under authorization.

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Halo C1 Controller specifications

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