UMC-1 AUDIO-VIDEO PROCESSOR
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The fully featured UMC-1 is an audiophile grade pre amp, multi-channel digital processor and AM/FM tuner, and is a breakthrough in performance and technology. An extensive and truly useful feature set, intuitive control interface and unparalleled sound quality, coupled with precision video processing and signal management, will redefine your home theater experience.

Previews at industry events have turned more than a few heads, and it has been featured in the Dolby Laboratories display at the 2009 CES.

The UMC-1 uses twin Cirrus® 32 bit dual core DSP’s for un compromised high resolution HD audio decoding and signal management.

Video processing is managed by the Genesis/ST® Torino high performance scaling engine. HDMI signal management is controlled by the latest generation Silicon Image and Analog Devices components.

FEATURE LIST

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Twin Cirrus® 32 bit dual core DSP’s

Decoding support for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital True HD, Dolby PLIIx, DTS, DTSES, DTS HD, DTS Master Audio, DTS Neo 6, SPDIF, PCM 8 channel (note: some audio formats are only supported via HDMI)

Multi-channel Dolby Volume

Genesis/ST® Torino high performance scaling engine - featuring a full implementation of the Faroudja DCDi™ image processing suite

Intuitive, full color graphical OSD with adjustable transparency presented over live video, including HDMI

Emo-Q™ automatic multi-channel room correction and loudspeaker setup. Calibrated measurement microphone included.

Quadruple bass manager with independently selectable  high and low pass frequencies from 40hz – 250hz, in 5 or 10Hz increments (depending on frequency)

Selectable 12db or 24db per octave high pass and low pass filters by channel groupings

Independent 11-band graphic EQ with global bass and treble controls by channel groupings

Balanced subwoofer output

All legacy video inputs can be scaled and output over HDMI at up to 1080p

1080p/24 fps video support

Video pass-through mode with 12 bit compatibility

HDMI sources can be format converted to component video up to 1080i (subject to Macrovision™ guidelines)

HDMI 1.3a Deep Color compliant

All inputs are assignable and feature input labeling, selectable decode modes, selectable triggers, etc.

0.5dB level trims on all channels

High voltage, low impedance main analog outputs for uncompromised dynamic headroom

CONNECTIVITY:

• 5 - HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output.
• 3-  composite video inputs (RCA)
• 3 - S-video inputs  (S-video mini DIN)
• 3 - component video inputs (RCA)
• 1 - component video output (RCA)
• 4 - stereo analog audio inputs (RCA)
• 1 - 7.1 analog input set (RCA)
• 1 - 7.1 analog output set (RCA)
• 4 - coaxial digital inputs, (RCA)
• 3 - optical digital inputs  (Toslink)
• 1- coax digital audio output (RCA)
• 1- optical digital audio output  (Toslink)
• 1 - Stereo or 2 channel analog multi channel mix down output  for fixed level monitoring (RCA)
• 1- stereo analog variable and independent Zone 2 output (RCA)
• 1 - stereo analog fixed level record output (RCA)
• High performance  AM/FM tuner with 24 FM and 6 AM presets
• 3 - assignable trigger outputs Movie/Music/Amp (3.5mm mini)
• 1- IR input (3.5mm mini)
• 1 - IR output (3.5mm mini)
• 1. Microphone input (3.5mm stereo mini)
• 1- USB data input  (for software upgrades only)
• Size: 17” W x 3 7/8” H x 13” D

UMC-1 User Manual (PDF)