Onkyo has launched the LS-V501, an HDMI-equipped, all-in-one Universal DVD system with SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD, CD and iPod compatibility and 2.1-channel speakers.
Only available in black (£600 with 2.1 speaker system, £400 without) Onkyo says it’s designed to offer a "convenient, easy to accommodate yet comprehensive home entertainment solution".
AV technologies employed are the same as in Onkyo’s home cinema receivers and the integrated DVD player will read any DVD, CD, SACD and DVD-Audio disc, with WMA/JPEG/DivX disc compatibility thrown in.
The sound will come atcha at 2 x 50w per channel LV-S501, images will be presented upscaled to 720p/1080i, and playback of DivX format encoded movies as well as full iPod playback compatibility should please some.
Words from Onkyo
Cinematic Brilliance, Terrific Musicality, Undeniable Style
The LS-V501 universal DVD receiver/speaker system is shaping up as one of those classic Onkyo A/V packages that blend A/V perfection with style and sublime construction. With obvious leanings towards high-definition entertainment, the LS-V501 incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) for sending upscaled DVD videos to HD-compatible (720p/1080i) displays. Working with a 2.1-channel speaker set-up, the system recreates the multichannel surround experience through Onkyo’s virtual surround sound technology, Theater Dimensional. On another front, it gives you a stack of music options, from MP3s right through to the audiophile quality of DVD Audio and Super Audio CD. A pair of space-efficient speakers round off this unique entertainment system.
Specifications
Receiver Section
AMPLIFICATION, A/V AND CONNECTIVITY FEATURES
50 W/Ch Minimum into 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, JEITA
Plays DVD-Audio and Video, Video CD, Super Audio CD, Audio CD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW*
Plays MP3, WMA, DivX and JPEG Formats
HDMI Input and Output
Upscaling of DVD Content to 720p/1080i Resolution
DTS Digital Surround, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Decoding
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
192 kHz/24-Bit Audio DAC
108 MHz/14-Bit Video DAC
Component Video Output
Composite Video Output
2 Digital Inputs (1 Optical and 1 Coaxial)
2 A/V Inputs
Progressive Scan Video Output
Theater Dimensional Virtual Surround Function
Pure Audio/Direct Modes
Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts
* Discs that have not been properly finalized may only be partially playable or not playable at all.
TUNER AND OTHER FEATURES
Automatic and Manual FM/AM Tuning
40 FM/AM Presets
Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod
On-Screen Set-up Menus (DVD Only)
Disc Navigator for Browsing Video and Audio Content (Including Computer-Based Files)
Speaker Output Balance
Subwoofer Level Setting
A/V Synchronization Function (up to 100 ms in 20 ms Steps)
Late Night Mode (Dolby Digital Only)
Sleep Timer
Repeat/Memory/Random Playback Modes
Multi-Aspect Ratio (16:9, 4:3)
Video Black Level Adjustment
Parental Lock
Aluminum Volume and Selector Knobs and Front Panel
Headphone Jack
RI (Remote Interactive) Remote Control
Speaker Section
8 cm Woofer x 2
2.5 cm Balanced-Dome Tweeter
Magnetically Shielded
Wall-Mounting Capability
Subwoofer Section
Built-in 150 W Amplifier
Auto-Standby/On Circuitry
Output Level Control
20 cm Cone Woofer
Line-Level Input
General Specifications
Receiver Section
50 W/Ch 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, JEITA
Frequency Response: 20 Hz–100 kHz (+1 dB, -3 dB)
WHD: 435 x 90 x 415 mm
Weight: 8.6 kg
Speaker Section
Speaker Type: 2-Way, Acoustic-Suspension
Max. Input Power: 120 W
Impedance: 6 ohms
Frequency Response: 60 Hz–50 kHz
WHD: 140 x 355 x 93 mm (without stand), 178 x 404 x 145 mm (with stand)
Weight: 1.8 kg (without stand), 2.6 kg (with stand)
Subwoofer Section
Frequency Response: 27 Hz–150 Hz
WHD: 230 x 425 x 412 mm
Weight: 9.1 kg
Source: Onkyo
