[Nfbf-l] Denon's new line of accessible audio video receivers

[David Andrews]

I currently own a Dinon AVR3200 and while it isn't accessible, it was 
the most blind user friendly I could find when I bought it 1998 or 
99.  There are separate buttons to choose the different program 
sources, and selecting modes etc., was dooable.  Glad to hear about 
this one, as mine is getting long in the tooth.

Dave

At 09:18 AM 11/22/2013, you 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.
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>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.
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>Thanks,
>
>Jim