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SIGNATURE 2.0

Dolby Digital Surround Sound Preamp/Tuner

Sold from 1997 until 1998

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General Specifications

Power Requirements: 115V AC/60Hz

Surround Modes: Analog... Dolby Pro Logic, Four Movie Modes, Four Music Modes, Stereo, Mono, Mono +

Inputs: Six Analog Audio Inputs

Outputs: Six Analog Preamp Outputs

Inputs: Six Digital Audio Inputs (4 Coaxial, Two Optical)

Outputs: One Composite Video Output

Power Consumption: 5-1/2 Idle, 75W Maximum

Surround Modes: Digital... Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Late Night, Dolby Digital Pro Logic, Dolby Digital Mono, DTS 5.1, DTS 4-Channel, DTS 2-Channel, Stereo, Mono +

Inputs: Six-channel Direct Inputs for use with External Decoders

Outputs: Two pair (paralleled) analog audio record outputs

Inputs: Six Composite Video Inputs

Outputs: One Composite paired with one S-Video Record Output

Inputs: Two S-Video Inputs

Outputs: IR Sensor Output

Inputs: IR Sensor Input

Outputs: Accessory Trigger 6-12 volt output for use with external amplifiers or other equipment

MSRP U.S.: $2500 each

Dimensions

Width: 17-3/8 inch (441mm)

Height: 4-1/8 inch (105mm)

Depth: 15-3/8 inch (395mm)

Weight: 22lbs (10-1/2kg)

Tuner Specifications

Frequency Range: AM... 520 – 1710kHz in 10kHz steps

Frequency Range: FM... 87.5 – 108MHz in 200kHz steps

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: AM... >40dB

Usable Sensitivity: FM... <1µV/11-1/5dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: FM... 70dB (Stereo, A-weighted)

Usable Sensitivity: AM... <500µV/M

Sensitivity: FM... <45dBf

Total Harmonic Distortion: FM... <1/2%

Capture Ratio: FM... <2 1/2dB

AM Rejection: FM... >50dB

Image Rejection: FM... >70dB (@106MHz)

IF Rejection: FM... >85dB

Effective Selectivity: FM... >50dB (±400kHz)

Stereo Separation: FM... >40dB (1kHz)

RDS Mode: FM... Station ID, Program Type, Radio Text Data, Program Type Search

Preamp Specifications

Front L & R Channels: 20Hz – 50kHz, ± 0.5dB

Center Channel: 20Hz – 30kHz, ± 1dB

Selectivity: >30dB (±10kHz)

Subwoofer Output: 10Hz – 100Hz, ± 1dB

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.03%, 20Hz – 20kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >-87dBr, 20Hz – 20kHz

Crosstalk: <60dB

Audio Inputs: >10k ohms

Video Inputs: 75 ohms

Audio Output(s): 300 ohms

Video Outputs: 75 ohms

Low-Pass Frequency: 3 Pole (18dB/Octave) @ 100Hz

High-Pass Frequency: 3 Pole (18dB/Octave) @ 100Hz

Variable Bass Boost: +0dB/+8dB in 2 steps @ 50Hz

Video Standards: NTSC, PAL

A powerful Dolby Digital/DTS processor/tuner, the Signature 2.0 is loaded with all the features that make it the ideal centerpiece for your current home-entertainment system. Its 6-channel direct inputs will let you use external decoders, including future DVD-Audio and other decoders. Prior season's model.