Overview

Lexicon has unveiled the new RV-5 receiver - an eight-channel audio/video control center offering capabilities previously only available in the flagship MC-12 HD.

The RV-5 is a landmark product for Lexicon and represents several firsts for the brand, offering capabilities previously only available in the flagship MC-12 HD. The RV-5 also breaks new ground with several features not currently available in other Lexicon products – all at a fraction of the price. At its heart, the RV-5 is a multi-faceted audio and video preamplifier with built-in processing. Married to that is a high-current, 7-channel power amplifier capable of driving a wide array of loudspeakers and a built-in FM/AM tuner. In addition, the RV-5 can accommodate a pair of HDMI source devices and can connect directly to a PC via USB, enabling the control and playback of streaming audio files. With the optional dock accessory, iPod owners can even connect and play their iPod through the RV-5.

Specification

HDMI (Version 1.1) 2 connectors, HDMI Type A, 19-pin Three component video, RCA connectors

Analog Video Three component video, RCA connectors Four S-Video connectors Four composite video, RCA connectors

Digital Audio Four S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) and four S/PDIF optical (Toslink) connectors Coaxial & optical input connectors conform to IEC-958, S/PDIF standards One USB mini-B connector

Analog Audio Eight-channel RCA connectors Six Stereo RCA connectors One microphone, 3.5mm mono mini plug 1 DOCK 30-pin connector (for optional docking station) 1 FM antenna (included) 1 AM antenna (included) Input sensitivity = max input level 2 Vrms

Control One RS-232, 9-pin, D-sub connector One IR front panel lens One 3.5mm IR IN jack: Input Voltage: 3V - 15V Input Current: 10mA Frequency: 20Hz - 1KHz accepts either stereo plug (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) or mono plug (Tip/Sleeve)

About the brand

Lexicon manufactures high-performance audio/video components, including the flagship MC-12 surround controller, and from the company's inception in 1971 to the present day, Lexicon has been recognized as a leader in digital audio processing. The company's ground-breaking multichannel technologies such as LOGIC 7 are found in high-end residential home theaters and automotive systems around the world.

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