JVC RX-7040B A/V Home Theater Receiver

JVC RX-7040B A/V Home Theater Receiver
Manufacturer: JVC
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The JVC RX-7040 features premium performance with high current 130 watts x 6. This receiver also incorporates new convenience features such as Virtual Surround Back and Quick Speaker Set-up. The DSP processor enables the RX-7040 to provide the highest level of accuracy in decoding Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES and Dolby Pro Logic II. It also makes possible All Channel Stereo, and the JVC exclusive DAP soundfield.
Amazon.com Product Description
The JVC RX-7040B is an advanced 5.1 home theater receiver with the power and features to get your entertainment room moving and shaking. The unit has power where it counts: 110 watts per channel delivered to each of six surround sound speakers. Or, if your intention is to set up a basic two-speaker system, the RX-7040B has you covered, as well; it can deliver 130 watts per channel in a two-speaker configuration. Because JVC engineered the RX-7040B with an eye on the future, the unit supports DVD multichannel audio for connection to existing and future multichannel sources such as DVD audio. A high-performance Motorola 160 MIPS (million instructions per second) 24/48-bit DSP delivers sound with incredible clarity and realism. A digital acoustics processor (DAP) offers seven multichannel preset sound fields and eight two-channel presets, so you can simulate a wide range of listening environments.

These days, a dizzying array of digital sound encoding formats make it difficult to know if you're getting the most out of your home theater. Luckily, the RX-7040B has all the bases covered. Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS NEO:6, DTS Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 and Dolby Prologic II decoders are all embedded in the unit so you can experience your DVDs and other digital media the way they were meant be experienced. A virtual surround feature lets you playback 6.1 channels (6 channels plus the mid, low-range channel) without adding a surround back speaker. If you only want to run two speakers with the RX-7040B, the "3D-Phonic" virtual surround sound feature simulates dramatic home theater sound with just two front speakers.

Connections abound on the back of the RX-7040B. Video inputs include three composite video inputs, three S-video inputs and two component video inputs. Video outputs include three composite video outputs, two S-video outputs and one component output. For those with multiple video sources, the unit supports high bandwidth component video switching compatible with standard definition TV and all high-definition TV formats. The audio department includes assignable digital inputs (three optical, one coaxial) that you can designate to any digital source. There's also one optical digital output. Analog audio connections include five inputs and two outputs. Speaker connections feature banana plugs for easy connections and there is a set of second room speaker terminals.

An included multibrand A/V remote control operates other brands of cable set-top boxes, VCRs, TVs, DVD players, and satellite receivers. And because video still hasn't killed the radio star, the RX-7040B features an AM/FM tuner with 15 AM and 30 FM station presets.

What's in the Box
RX-7040B A/V receiver, wireless remote control, two AA batteries, AM Loop antenna, FM wire antenna, user's manual.