Surround Receiver K6

DVD SURROUND-RECEIVER K 6

A finely proportioned case made of solid, three-dimensionally sculpted aluminium accommodates everything required to form the basis of a perfect digital surround system.

	*Signal-processor controled 5.1 Digitaldecoder*
	*Five 60 W output-stages for Surroundmode*
	*Two 15 W output-stages for a second room*
	*UKW-RDS Tuner*
	*Scart-input for TV, VCR, STB, etc.*
	*Two high level inputs*
	*Analogue and digital input for tape*
	*Zwei digital inputs*
	*Subwoofer-output*

This unit can boast an enormous wealth of features, but lacks the usual incomprehensible jumble of little buttons on the front panel. The secret behind this is a carefully structured operating system which is context-sensitive, making it possible to control this sophisticated piece of equipment using no more than a small remote control handset. The newly developed multi-function screen extends smoothly when the K 6 is switched on, and its bitingly sharp, clearly legible display supplies all the information you need. The case cover incorporates a refined cooling system based on an intelligently controlled fan; without this the K 6’s enormous total power would not be possible.

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*Specifications*
Principle	DVD-Surround-receiver
AV-inputs scart	3, RGB, S-VHS, FBAS
AV-inputs cinch	1
Audio inputs stereo	2 cinch (Phono aufrüstbar)
Digital inputs	3 x SP/DIF, 44.1 kHz und 48 kHz 1 x optisch, 2 x koaxial
AV outputs scart	1 x TV, 1 x VCR
Audio Recoderausgänge	1 x analogue, 1 x digital
Output f. active subwoofer	1
Digital unit
A/D converter	2 Kanal, 20 Bit, 48 kHz
D/A converter	192 kHz / 24 Bit
Analogue filter	3rd order, 60 kHz, Bessel
Decodertype	56 Bit signalprozessor
Frequency response	1 Hz ... 22 kHz
Total harmonic distortion	< 0,008 %
Signal : noise ratio (A-weighted)	> 102 dB
Signal : noise ratio (un-weighted)	> 97 dB
eff system dynamic range	> 94 dB
Channel seperation	> 80 dB
Volume control	analogue, 1 dB increments
Tone controls	fully digital, channel-separatet
Operating modes	Dolby Prologic, Dolby Digital (AC 3), dts Digital Surround, Stereo, Mono, TV-Zweikanalton * Manufactured under licence to Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential, unpublished documents. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. "dts" is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Sound fields	Stadion, Club, Kirche, Theater, Halle, Disco
Output stage	5 Main	2 Second room
Nominal power per chanel 4 ohm	80 W	15 W
8 ohm	45 W	10 W
Peak power per chanel 4 ohm	90 W	20 W
8 ohm	50 W	15 W
Power bandwith (+0 -3dB)	5 Hz - 100 kHz
Frequency response (+0 -3dB)	2 Hz - 150 kHz
Slew rate	30 V / us
Damping factor	> 300
Signal : noise ratio (A-weighted)	> 110 dB
Total harmonic distortion	< 0.002 %
Tuner
Sensitivity mono	1.5 uV
Sensitivity stereo	45 uV
Signal noise (St/Mo)	68 / 73 dB
Frequency response	5 Hz - 15 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (St/Mo)	0.2 / 0.15 %
RDS Function	Station name, radiotext
DVD

Mechanism	Precision aluminium diecast linear drive GaA1As demi conductior laser: 785 nm / 10mW (VCD / CD) 650 nm / 7mW (DVD)
Formats	CD-DA, Video-CD (1.0, 1.1, 2,0), D-VCD, CD-R single session, CD-RW single session, S-VCD (Chaoji, Shinco, CVD), D-SVCD, DVD Video (SL, DL, DS), DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW 4.7GB Video, Hybrid SACD (CD-Layer only)
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 KHz
Distortion / intermodulation	< 0,0015 %
Effective System dynamics	97 dB
Signal-noise ratio	109 dB
Signal-noise ratio (unweighted)	106 dB
Channel seperation 1 kHz / 10 kHz	106 dB / 100 dB


Power	110 V or 220/240V / 50 Hz, 550 VA
	Timer mit Weckfunktion Anschluss für Aktivboxen Kopfhöreranschluss Automatische Einpegelfunktion für Analogeingänge
Dimensions (H x W x D)	12,5 x 56 x 33 cm (Display inside) 15 x 56 x 33 cm (Display outside)
Weight	12 kg
Colours	Silber aluminium Black aluminium
Remote control	incl. F6
We reserve the right to alter technical specifications
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*K6 - Internal view*

Every millimetre of internal space is exploited in order to house the large number of circuit boards required, but they are arranged in an ingenious way aimed at eliminating mutual influence effects between the various sub-assemblies, or at least reducing them to a negligible minimum. Efficient sheet metal shields protect sensitive areas, and ensure excellent results in terms of both lab measurements and sound quality.
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*K6 - Signal processing*
At the heart of the K 6 lies the digital signal processor (DSP). It is the processor which plays the role of pre-amplifier, and is responsible for signal processing, tone control and surround decoding. This digital pre-amplifier stage features 8 independent channels, of which 6 (5.1) are designed to provide surround sound in the main listening room while 2 feed an additional pair of loudspeakers, supplying independent stereo sound to an adjacent room. For the latter a stereo downmix is generated automatically when multi-channel program material is to be reproduced. An additional pre-amplifier output is also provided for connecting active loudspeakers. The D/A conversion system is of crucial significance to the K 6’s sound quality, and that is why each individual channel features a 192 kHz/24-bit Sigma-Delta converter of superb quality. In the interests of good dynamics the volume control follows the D/A conversion stage, and takes the classic form of accurate, low-noise, low-distortion analogue volume adjustors. These high-quality level adjustors are also used to adjust the level of the analogue inputs precisely to the optimum value for A/D conversion, which is carried out at a resolution of 20 bits. The digital sources, one internal source (DVD) and up to 3 external sources are fed directly into the digital pre-amplifier.
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*K6 - Output stages*
The "Overture" output stages take the form of monolithic integrated power OPs. They are manufactured from a single mono-crystal of silicon using a complex process, and that is the key to their outstanding characteristics in terms of both power and measured values. The high performance of the K 6 from such a small cabinet is due in no small part to the compact format of these components. The unit includes five output stages for surround operation, each rated at 60 W continuous output. For an adjacent room the K 6 provides a stereo output stage with a continuous output of 2 x 15 Watts. The high overall power level naturally makes heavy demands on the power supply, and for this reason a conventional mains PSU was never considered for the K 6. Instead T + A has broken entirely new ground, and developed a forward-looking, intelligent, regulated mains section which self-adjusts its power absorption to meet the actual requirement, and this approach not only saves a great deal of energy, but also avoids unnecessary heat build-up. However, it is capable of providing up to 500 W of power at its peak.
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*K6 - Tuner*
The tuner is based on our T 1210 R and is of exceptional quality. It includes a quadruple tuned front end with regulated Dual Gate MOS input stage which helps it to achieve very high reception sensitivity and excellent selectivity. It is ideally suited to both long-distance reception with a rotary aerial and also the closely packed cable networks. The RDS module stores the station names which it finds, and displays them on the screen. Of course, Radiotext can also be shown on the multi-function screen. 60 memory spots are available, and a well designed Autostore program makes it an easy matter to store a large number of stations.
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*K6 - DVD*
Using its sophisticated twin-laser DVD mechanism the K 6 is able to play CD-R and CD-RW media as well as any type of video DVD and CD. The drive’s precision optics and the latest control servos constitute one of the most accurate sensing systems on the market, and the unit has no problem playing PAL and NTSC DVDs. The picture output is generated in high-quality RGB, S-VHS or standard video (FBAS) form as required. The mechanism is completely shielded electro-magnetically, is mounted on a de-coupled sub-chassis and features an elegant pushrod guide system for the disc drawer.
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