* Licenses for the various audio decoding formats pending.

1 M Decoders for latest audio formats m 32bit high speed floating pointDSP m MDS Plus type D/A converters for all 8 channels m Auto leveladjustment for each speaker m Large 40 character 2 line display forsmooth function control m Lip-sync function m Total separation ofaudio and video sections m Optional line doubler and quadrupler* Licenses for the various audio decoding formats Home Theater Reference Experience a sound stage of overwhelmingrealism. Build a true high-end home theater with this superb A/V ControlCenter. 32bit floating point processors operating at high speed perform allDSP functions. Analog output in 8 channels is created by MDS Plus typeD/A converters. 40 character 2 line display shows settings and allows quickaccess. Automatic speaker level adjustment assures highly accurate high speed floating point DSPsAll audio signals input to the VX-700 areprocessed in the digital domain using highlyadvanced DSP (Digital Signal Processor)technology.

2 Two ultra fast SHARC processorsfrom Analog Devices provide the muscle tohandle very large amounts of data with utmostprecision. There is no need to eliminate any signaldata, so that even the finest details can befaithfully VX-700 is an A/V Control Centerdesigned specifically for true high-end hometheater applications. It handles both soundand video with the same unwaveringdedication to quality. Super advanced digitalaudio technology developed by Accuphaseis of course in full evidence, and picture qualityalso is honed to the highest level. Enjoy hometheater ambience and realism as neverexperienced VX-700 incorporates two high speed32bit DSP devices operating with softwarespecially developed by Accuphase to decodea multitude of audio formats . Internal digital-to-analog conversion is performed by MDSPlus type D/A converters in all eight resulting sound quality is on a par withthe best of high-end pure audio versatile array of digital inputs and outputsallows connection of external components(such as the DF-35 or DG-28/DG-38) afterDSP processing.

3 The supplied microphoneserves to automatically adjust speaker functions accessible through a set oflayered menus include accurate lip-syncadjustment and a memory for seven audiosetting patterns. The large display makesnavigating the menus easy and VX-700 is also well equipped to handlevideo signals from advanced sources withever improving quality. The audio and videosections of the unit are kept completelyseparate to prevent interference andunwanted interaction. This applies not onlyto the electrical circuitry and the power supplybut also to physical construction and rearpanel Plus type D/A converters in all eightchannelsTo create the analog audio output signals, theVX-700 harnesses the best D/A convertertechnology available. Called MDS Plus, thisrevolutionary converter principle employs multipleDelta-Sigma converters mounted in a parallelconfiguration.

4 When the output signals of theconverters are combined, even minuteconversion imprecisions are canceled out,resulting in a drasticimprovement of allmajor performanceaspects, such asconversion accuracy,S/N ratio, dynamicrange, linearity, andfreedom from picture qualityThe VX-700 offers six video inputs includingfacilities for component and S-Video video switcher uses a high-performancewide-band amplifier with a range extendingbeyond 100 MHz, allowing it to handle eventhe doubler component of high-definitionbroadcast satellite operation modes let you enjoysurround sound straight awayAfter connecting input and output devices andthe loudspeakers, you can start enjoyingsurround sound with the default settings simplyby operating the input selector and volumecontrol.

5 This is made possible by modes for a2-channel systems (using SRS TruSurround)and a lip-sync functionBecause the video signal and audio signal passthrough different digital circuits, a time lag canoccur between the mouth movements of theactors and the soundtrack heard over thespeakers. This is compensated for by delayingthe audio signal timing in relation to the videosignal. The lip-sync function gives you controlover this process by providing an adjustmentrange of frames in steps. Theadjustment can be made while watching actualprogram material, for utmost audio setting patterns can be storedin memory, for quick recall, check, or separation (internal construction andrear panel) of audio and video sectionsprevents any possibility of 1 VX-700 Block DiagramVIDEO SELECTOR VOX-1 (Standard Equipment)Fig.

6 2 MDS Plus D/A Converter PrincipleNote the ratio of signal level vs. conversion errorlevel: in the MSD output, the conversion error ismuch smaller in relation to the signal inputSignalConversion errorMDSoutputMDS outputLogical menu structure and large 40-characterby 2 line display makes operation a breezeAll settings of the VX-700 can be accessedthrough a system of layered menus that appearon the amplysized display panel. This lets youquickly establish any desired used for making settings are arrangedon a folding panel that retracts into the rotary jog dial type knobs are assignedto top-level, medium-level, and low-level items,with corresponding dialog-type speaker settings with automaticadjustment functionnAdjustable delay for all channels up to 20 min 1-cm stepsn"Small" settings for speakers and subwooferCut-off frequency: 25 settings from 10 - 355 HzCut-off slope: 12/18/24/48 dB/octave, selectablenDisplay brightness adjustable in five stepsnSelectable volume display units: linear or dBnAttenuator level: 6/ 20/ 30 dB or MutenSafety lock for all settingsnEditable memory and input position namesnA/D converter for analog inputs withselectable sampling frequency.

7 48/96 kHzmSetup has the following four modes to ensuresmooth and quick additional functions and featuresnCenter speaker allows adjustment of dialogposition heightnCenter level adjustment possible duringplaybacknSubwoofer level adjustment possible duringplaybackn6-channel level balance adjustment foranalog inputsnAnalog "F" output setting: optimized for 2subwoofers or 2 surround rear speakersnSpeaker equalizer characteristicscompensation: 2 bands for L/R frontspeakers and 6 bands for center/surround/surround rear speakers allow detailedadjustmentReady for future version upgradesWith the VX-700, you are not "locked in" when itcomes to compatibility and features. When newfunctions or support for new audio formatsbecome available, you can upgrade thesystem software of the unit. This canbe done simply by playingthe Update CD in aconventionalCD playerconnectedto the connector for external controlThe built-in RS-232interface makes theVX-700 compatiblewith integrated controlsystems for the homesuch as remote commanderRC-31 All functions of the main unit exceptfor the power switch and ALLCLEAR are duplicated by the remotecommander.

8 [CONFIG] mode: Basic input environment and general settings[ audio ] mode: audio related settings[VIDEO] mode: Video related settings[QUICK] mode: On-the-fly settings during playbacknBalanced analog outputassemblyAll 8 analog output channels usean MDS Plus type D/A decoding capability for the latest audio formatsThe VX-700 is designed to derive optimum performance from the latest audiovisual sourcesin all program genres. Full support for a wide range of audio formats and versatile channelconfigurations for various speaker arrangements let you enjoy surround sound at its Diagramof audio SectionDigitalinput(Front left)(Front right)(Surround left)(Surround right)(Center)(Subwoofer)(Surround rear left)(Surround rear right)or(Subwoofer 2)Analoginputs Automatic selection of input signal format (when effect mode is set to "Direct")AnalogoutputsnDolby DigitalnDTSD igital discrete principle with entirely separate channels: front L/R,center, surround L/R, and subwoofer ( channel).

9 Excellent channel separation assures a realistic sound stage with gooddepth, movement definition, and source format adds a surround rear channel to the DTS format,resulting in channels. Spatial definition in a 360-degree arc is Digital EXThis format adds one or two surround rear channels to the Dolby , resulting in channels (single surround rear speaker) or (two surround rear speakers). Spatial definition and positioningare improved, and sound rotation or sound that seems to pass above thelistener's head is possible, for heightened 96/24 DTS 96/24 is the latest surround sound format developed by DigitalTheater Systems, Inc. It combines high picture quality with high-qualitysurround sound. Sophisticated compression technology ensures afrequency range that is equal to 96 kHz/24bit PCM recording, resultingin surround channels that rival high-end audio only AACThis format has been adopted in Japan as audio compression format fordigital broadcast satellite programs.

10 Its implementation as "AAC "provides multi-channel sound for video and music sources PCMA format for 2-channel digital sources with sampling frequencies up to96 signal input2-channel or 6-channel analog signals are converted by A/D convertersfor internal processing and playback. Effect mode settings for optimum surround - surround sources[ 2ch virtual surround2ch audio signal [ or surround playbackEven with only two L/R speakers, this mode makes itpossible to enjoy Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG-2 AAC orother multi-channel surround sources having to channels. This is suitable for example forhigh-end audio systems which have only two largehigh-quality speakers, or for occasions where spacerestraints make it difficult to install a large number TruSurround: Default settingnDolby Pro Logic II[Mode: Movie/Music ( ), Pro Logic ( )]This mode lets you enjoy high-quality surround sound from 2-channel input sources, such as Dolby Surround, DTS,linear PCM, or from a CD player or another digital or analog source.]]