The Marantz VC-8100 300+1 Disc DVD Changer:
High Performance Mega-Changer.
The Marantz VC-8100 sets new standards in DVD mega changer performance and versatility.
Along with state-of-the-art performance features such as 10-bit, 27MHz video and 96/24 audio
D/A conversion, digital video noise reduction and Dolby Digital® and DTS® compatibility, the
VC-8100 offers enhanced convenience features including an advanced disc management and
search system.
VC-8100 Features:
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The world's first multi-disc THX Ultra certified DVD changer.
Easy disc access via an on-screen graphical control with Disc Management System
and Disc Search Function – using the front panel, the remote control, a standard computer
keyboard or mouse, disc title and other information can be entered into the VC8100's
memory in up to 20 user definable categories.
Fast-loading mechanism retrieves and plays any disc within seconds. If desired, a single
Audio Section
disc can also be played immediately by placing it into the VC-8100's single loader slot.
Frequency response (digital audio)
10-bit video D/A conversion with 27 MHz filtering provides extremely high resolution
video quality and color purity with an improved video signal-to-noise ratio.
DVD linear sound: 48 kHz sampling 4 Hz to 22 kHz
96 kHz sampling 4 Hz to 44 kHz
Audio CD
Signal to noise ratio (digital audio)
Dynamic range (digital audio)
Total harmonic distortion (digital audio)
4 Hz to 20 kHz
>115 dB
Digital noise reduction circuitry can be automatically or manually adjusted for optimum
video playback.
>103 dB
<.002%
Digital inputs/outputs: optical connector x 1 (1 out)
coaxial RCA connector x 2 (1 in/1 out)
0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω
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Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound compatibility, for accurate playback of both
discrete 5.1-channel digital surround sound formats.
Analog inputs/outputs:
200 mVrms
RCA jack (L, R) x 4 (2 in/2 out)
96 kHz/24-bit D/A converters deliver state-of-the-art sonic performance, including
playback of high-resolution 96 KHz/24-bit audio discs.
Video Section
Signal system
Composite video
input/output
Standard NTSC
Component video, S-video and composite video outputs provide superb quality
video playback.
1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync
RCA jack x 2 (1 in/1 out)
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Virtual Dolby Digital and SRS TruSurround processing create a realistic surround
S-Video input/output
(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync
sound environment using just the TV's two built-in speakers or a two-channel stereo system.
(C) 0.286 V (p-p), 75 Ω
Mini DIN 4-pin x 2 (1 in/1 out)
CD-R and Video CD playback capability in addition to DVD and CD playback
make the DV-8100 the ideal all in one program source for a totally integrated home
entertainment system.
Component video output
(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync
Cb/Cr 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω
RCA jack x 3
Remote control with cursor control joystick makes operation easy and intuitive. The
remote features glow-in-the-dark keys for visibility in darkened rooms.
General
Power requirements:
120 V, 60 Hz, 21 W
75/8” x 175/16” x 171/8”
193mm x 440mm x 434mm
17.6 lbs. 8 kg
Dimensions H x W x D:
Two VC-8100s can be linked for 601-disc total system capacity.
Weight:
D-BUS remote connection allows linkage to other Marantz components for integrated
system operation.
Full complement of viewing
options and interactive capabilities
offered by the DVD Video format,
including multiple camera angles and
aspect ratios, a choice of language
tracks and subtitles, parental control
and more.
Wide selection of convenience
functions including a unique Variable
Speed Scanning feature that provides
smooth DVD playback at a number of
forward and reverse speeds.
THX Ultra is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.
‘DOLBY’, ‘DOLBY DIGITAL’, ‘VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL’,
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Technology.
SRS TruSurround is a registered trademark of SRS Labs Inc.
Marantz America, Inc. 440 Medinah Road Roselle, IL 60172
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2000 Marantz America, Inc. 05/00
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