Niles ZR-8630AV Review

By
November 29th, 2004


Summary

UNIQUE ONE-BOX MULTIZONE RECEIVER HANDLES BOTH AUDIO AND VIDEO SWITCHING6-Zone Distribution of 8 A/V Sources including 2 Internal AM/FM Stereo TunersThe first eight-source, six-zone, multi-zone receiver with audio and video switching capability. The new Model ZR-8630AV MultiZone A/V Receiver offers full audio and video switching of up to six external A/V sources, in addition to its two independent internal AM/FM stereo tuners. The receiver, featuring an internal 12-channel audio amplifier, distributes amplified or line-level audio signals, and composite video signals, to up to six zones. It is designed to serve as the central component of a whole-home audio/video entertainment system.The ZR-8630AV is a one-box solution for whole-house audio-video distribution and control that is based on a platform of proven, successful products. 

Specs

Key Features     
  Type
  Receiver
  
    
  THX Certification
  No
  
    
  Surround Mode Power
  30 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (THD: .05%)
  
    
  Stereo Mode Power
  30 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (THD: .05%)
  
  Power Output     
  Stereo Mode Power
  30 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (THD: .05%)
  
    
  Surround Mode Power
  30 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (THD: .05%)
  
  Remote Control     
  Type
  Standard
  
    
  Illuminated Remote
  Non-Illuminated
  
    
  Design
  Keypad
  
  Inputs / Outputs     
  Rear Input Connectors
  RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 6, Composite (Video) x 6
  
    
  Rear Output Connectors
  RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 6, Composite (Video) x 6
  
    
  Component Video Bandwidth
  6 MHz
  
  Controls     
  Number of Zones
  8
  
    
  Tuner Presets
  40 Channels
  
  Dimensions     
  Width
  17 in.
  
    
  Depth
  15 in.
  
    
  Height
  7.13 in.
  
    
  Weight
  40 lb.
  
  Warranty     
  Warranty
  2 Years
 


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