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

[David Andrews]

It says audio-video so presumably it has radio, and inputs for blue 
ray, cd, etc.

Dave

At 12:43 PM 11/23/2013, you wrote:
>is this a tv receiver what type of receiver is it?
>
>On 11/23/2013 1:34 PM, David Andrews wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>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