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| Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.) | no |
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| Number of speakers | 5.1 |
| Type of home cinema package | Separates |
| Video formats supported |
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| Colour of product | Black |
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| Dimensions front/speaker unit (Width) | 0.0 in |
| Dimensions front/speaker unit (Height) | 0.0 in |
| Dimensions front/speaker unit (Depth) | 0.0 in |
| Weight (front / speaker unit) | 2.2 lb |
| Dimensions sub (Width) | 13.9 in |
| Dimensions sub (Height) | 10.51 in |
| Dimensions sub (Depth) | 10.51 in |
| Weight (sub) | 19.84 lb |
| Dimensions surround (Width) | 11.77 in |
| Dimensions surround (Height) | 4.33 in |
| Dimensions surround (Depth) | 3.46 in |
| Weight (surround) | 3.31 lb |
| Weight (center) | 2.2 lb |
| Dimensions main unit / amplifier (Width) | 0.0 in |
| Dimensions main unit / amplifier (Height) | 0.0 in |
| Dimensions main unit / amplifier (Depth) | 0.0 in |
| Weight main unit / amplifier | 14.33 lb |
| 3D support (3D-Ready) | yes |
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| Radio receiver | yes |
| Center speaker | yes |
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| Front speaker / speaker unit | yes |
| Power per channel | 65.0 W |
| Suitable for subwoofer | yes |
| Surround speakers | yes |
| Capacity (surround) | 65.0 W |
| Capacity (center) | 65.0 W |
| Analogue RCA stereo inputs | 2 |
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| Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF) | 1 |
| Digital optical input (S/PDIF) | 2 |
| Front/side connections | Earphone jack |
| HDMI | yes |
| HDMI version | 1.3 |
| Number of HDMI inputs | 1 |
| Number of HDMI outputs | 1 |
| Separate DVD / Blu-ray player | no |
| USB | yes |
| Other connectors | Speaker connectors |
| Audio format |
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| Supported audio files |
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| Supported image files | JPEG/JPG |
| Supported video files |
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| Ethernet connection | yes |
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| Type (radio) |
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| Type of optical unit | Blu-ray player |
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| Type of media |
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| Optical drive | yes |
| Power consumption (standby) | 1.0 W |
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