[Electronics-talk] Fwd: [Nfbf-l] Denon's new line of accessible audio video receivers

[Dennis Long]

is this a tv receiver what type of receiver is it?

On 11/23/2013 1:34 PM, David Andrews wrote:
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>>
>> All these years I have wished for an audio video receiver that is
>> accessible.  I've owned a couple of them and in both cases I needed
>> sighted
>> help each time I wanted to set them up or make changes.  Well, for the
>> most
>> part there finally are several as follows from Denon Electronics.  They
>> didn't set out to make them accessible but they for the most part
>> are.  They
>> range from the lowest priced Denon X1000 and include the X2000, X3000 and
>> the X4000.  At this point I should mention that for them to be accessible
>> you will need an internet connection.  The receiver must be connected to
>> your router or your network using Ethernet cable otherwise known as CAT5.
>> This will allow you to connect their web interface and this is where it
>> becomes accessible.  You can even turn the receiver on/off and raise and
>> lower the volume.  You can change channels as well as change from any of
>> many different program sources.  The receiver supports Pandora,
>> Spotify(if
>> you have a premium account), and Sirius XM which requires an account.
>> Only
>> Pandora will work on the free trial account.  The receiver also boasts
>> phono
>> jacks for those of us who like to listen their vynil collection.  Of
>> course
>> using the web interface you can make changes to the receivers many
>> settings
>> including setting up the speakers using the supplied microphone.  I
>> really
>> can't stop saying great things about it.
>>
>>
>>
>> There may be other companies who have the same type of accessible web
>> interface but the only one I've checked out is the Denon X4000.  A
>> friend of
>> mine has the X3000 and is enjoying his as well.  I should also point
>> out the
>> the supplied remote is also pretty user friendly.  If you've ever
>> wanted an
>> accessible AV receiver than this might be the one for you with 4 units
>> ranging widely in price.  I am using JAWS for Windows version 15 but I
>> would
>> expect good results with other screen readers.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jim
>>
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