Rio HT2030 Progressive-Scan DVD-VCR Home Theater System

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Manufacturer: SONICblue

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Brand: SONICblue
Label: SONICblue
Manufacturer: SONICblue

Features
Combines a VCR with Progressive Scan DVD/CD player, Cable Ready TV Tuner and AM/FM Stereo Digital Tuner with 30 preset 350 Watt 5.1 channel amplifier, 5 2-way Satellite Speakers and a passive subwoofer Audio decoders include Dolby Digital, Dolby ProLogic and Dolby ProLogic II Provides progressive component outputs, A/V composite and S-video outputs as well as numerous inputs Remote Control

Editorial Reviews:

The Rio HT2030 combines a progressive scan DVD/CD player with MP3 playback, a VCR, an AM/FM digital stereo tuner with 30 presets, Cable Ready Television Tuner, and a 350 2att 5.1 channel amplifier all into one powerful device. The all-encompassing capability of multiple audio-encoders including Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby ProLogic and Dolby ProLogic II provides the ultimate in surround sound home theater.

The DVD player plays DVD and Video CD discs as well as CD, CD-R/RW discs recorded on a CD recorder. It can also play back your own burned MP3-CDs. The tuner presets can be used to store AM and FM stations (30 in total). It provides the following connections:

Composite Video Out: 2
Composite Video In: 1 (on front panel)
S-Video Out: 1
Component Video In: 1
RF In: 1
RF Out: 1
Headphone: 1

What's in the Box
DVD Player/Receiver, six speakers (including subwoofer), remote control, batteries, AM/FM antenna, speaker cable, subwoofer and connection cable, printed instructions

User Comments about the Rio HT2030 Progressive-Scan DVD-VCR Home Theater System

I have sat in $1,000 systems and not heard as good as sound dynamics and clarity. I just can't believe how well matched this system is. THis is one of the best electronic devices that I have ever purchased. Increadible ease of setup, Fabulous 5.1 surround sound. This is a BEST buy and I highly recommend it.

I like the variety of sound setups, including prologic, which is something not found on many lower-priced (and some high-priced) units. So far I have found this to be absolutely true.I bought this system to replace my own system I had cobbled together over the years. This dvd player control is much more intuitive and straightforward.The only shortcoming for some might be the passive subwoofer. It even has a feature to program delays on the speakers to customize it to your exact room configuration (incredible).The remote control is not overly cluttered, and is well laid out.

So far the unit has performed without a hitch. Having purchased a Rio portable music player a few years ago, and being impressed with the quality of that unit, I was hopeful that this system would reflect the same quality of design and construction. It is fine for me, but if you want really booming bass, better to get a powered subwoofer.Overall, this is a quality unit that was well thought out by the mfgr. I appreciated the l-o-n-g cables provided by the manufacturer. It does not however, control the power on/off for my tv set.

Some units I have seen only came with 10 foot cables. Within an hour I had made all of the connections, placed the speakers, and programmed all of my cable stations (auto- search)and fm radio stations.

So I have to keep that remote handy. It doesn't light up either, which would be useful at night.

I replaced an Apex dvd player which had horrible search and control features. This is my first venture into home theatre and I am very pleased.

The manual is very well written and easy to follow. So I was able to replace my stereo receiver, cd player, vhs player, dvd player, and two sets of speakers, all in one suprisingly compact unit.

Setup was easy and fast. It has the most features and power I have seen on a unit in this price range.