DIGITAL SURROUND PROCESSOR 

not for sale as single components (ONLY INCLUDED IN SYSTEMS)

THX® Ultra 2® Surround Processor/System Controller

SPECIFICATIONS


  Audio Input & Output Connectors 
Analog Audio Inputs 
8 Stereo (RCA) or 5 stereo and one 5.1-channel or 2 stereo and two 5.1-channel connectors
Digital Audio Inputs 
• 4 S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) and 4 S/PDIF optical (TosLink) connectors
• Coaxial and optical input connectors conform to IEC-958, S/PDIF standards
• Accepts 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz sample rates
• Accepts 16–24 bits PCM audio, Dolby® Digital, DTS® and DTS-ES® discrete data formats 
Main Zone Audio Outputs 
8 Unbalanced (RCA) connectors for Front L/R, Center, Subwoofer, Side L/R and Rear L/R
Zone 2 Audio Outputs 
• 1 Unbalanced (RCA, variable output level) stereo connector
• 1 S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) connector
Main Zone Audio Performance 
A/D Conversion 24-Bit, 96kHz, dual-bit ΔΣ architecture 
D/A Conversion 24-Bit, 44.1 to 192kHz, multi-bit ΔΣ architecture
Frequency Response 10Hz to 20kHz, +0.05dB/–0.1dB, –0.5dB at 40kHz, reference 1kHz
THD + Noise Below 0.008% at 1kHz, maximum output level
Dynamic Range 108dB Minimum, 22kHz bandwidth
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 108dB Minimum, 22kHz bandwidth
Input Sensitivity 200mVrms (2Vrms for maximum output level) at 0dB input gain
Input Impedance 100kΩ in parallel with 150pF
Output Level 
• 150mVrms typical, 6Vrms maximum (RCA connectors)
• Maximum value with full-scale input signal and volume at +6dB
Output Impedance 
• 100Ω in parallel with 150pF (RCA connectors)
• 50Ω in parallel with 150pF (XLR connectors)
Zone 2 Audio Performance 
D/A Conversion 24-Bit, 44.1 to 192kHz, multi-bit ΔΣ architecture 
Frequency Response 10Hz to 20kHz, +0.1dB/–0.25dB, –0.75dB at 40kHz, reference 1kHz
THD + Noise Below 0.005% at 1kHz, maximum output level
Dynamic Range 103dB Minimum, 22kHz bandwidth
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 103dB Minimum, 22kHz bandwidth
Input Sensitivity 200mVrms (4Vrms for maximum output level)
Input Impedance 100kΩ in parallel with 150pF
Output Level 
• 200mVrms Typical, 4Vrms maximum (RCA connectors)
• Maximum value with full-scale input signal and volume at 0dB
Output Impedance 100Ω in parallel with 150pF (RCA connectors)
Video Input & Output Connectors 
Video Inputs 5 Composite (RCA), 5 S-video and 3 component video (RCA)
Video Outputs 2 Composite (RCA, 1 monitor and 1 Zone 2), 2 S-video (1 monitor and 1 Zone 2) and 1 component (RCA)
Composite & S-video Performance 
Compatibility NTSC, PAL and SECAM
Switching Active
Output Level 1.0V Peak-to-peak
Impedance 75Ω
Input Return Loss >40dB
Differential Gain <0.5%
Differential Phase <0.5°
Bandwidth >25MHz
K Factor <0.3%
Gain ±0.15dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio >65dB
Frequency Response 10Hz to 10MHz, +0.1/–0.3dB 
Component Video Performance 
Compatibility 3-Channel (Y, Pr, Pb), format-independent
Switching Passive
Impedance 75Ω
Insertion Loss <3dB
Bandwidth >150MHz
General 
Trigger Outputs 1 Power on/off and 1 programmable connector on detachable screw terminals (+12VDC, 0.5 amps each)
RS-232 Serial Input/Output 2 9-Pin D-sub connectors
Power Requirement 90–250VAC, 50–60Hz, 60W (universal line input), detachable power cord
Unit Dimensions 
• Height (with feet): 5.04 inches (128mm)
• Width: 17.3 inches (440mm)
• Depth: 14.85 inches (377mm)
Unit Weight 24 lb (10.7kg)
Rack Mounting Brackets are provided for installation in a standard 19-inch equipment rack (3 rack units required)
Environment 
• Operating Temperature: 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)
• Storage Temperature: –30° to 75°C (–22° to 167°F)
• Relative Humidity: 95% maximum without condensation
Remote Control 
• Hand-held, backlit infrared remote control unit
• Requires 2 AA batteries (Alkaline batteries recommended)