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Jamo unveils new multimedia-savvy DVD receiver and home cinema speaker package (21/11/2005)

Success breeds success or so the saying goes. Having won a hatful of awards and Best Buys for its ground-breaking DVR 50 DVD receiver - the world's first DivX-compatible device of its kind - Jamo is proud to announce the launch of a new Digital Media Receiver... the DMR 60.

Ultra-slim in appearance, this black and silver finished receiver offers DVD/CD replay, FM/AM listening and Dolby Digital 5.1/DTS 5.1/Dolby Pro-Logic II output. With 5 x 60w of power on tap there's more than enough power to reproduce dynamic movie soundtracks.

But, as you might guess from the product's title, there's much more to it than that. This is a device designed for the multimedia age so you'll also find a USB (V1.1) socket for compatible memory card peripherals.

Alternatively, for even simpler replay of MP3/WMA/MPEG-4/JPEG files there's a built-in 4-in-1 flash card reader. Just download your files onto the card from your computer, then pop it into the DMR 60.

A few moments of navigation through the easy to use onscreen menu system and you'll soon be watching/listening to your content - if there's no DVD in the tray it will actually automatically start playing audio files from a connected USB memory stick/ MP3 player or a flash card.

Users will also note that the remote's equally simple to fathom and use - it's been tailored by Jamo specifically for this product in order to make it as easy to use as possible.

That ease of use extends to the range of types of disc you can play in this device: DVD+/-R/RW, CD-R/RW, Xvid and DivX (3.11-5.xx) can all be played.

Connectivity, as you'd expect is of a high standard. Component video output (with Progressive Scan) is available as well as RGB (via Scart) and S-Video. A subwoofer output allows enhanced bass reproduction and a pair of digital inputs (one co-axial/one optical) adds further flexibility.

To complement the DMR 60 Jamo is also launching a new line of Aesthetic-series loudspeakers... the A 10 series.

This three-model range comprises the A 102 satellites, A 10CEN centre-channel speaker and SUB 200 subwoofer.

The tiny A 102 satellites are weighty, magnetically shielded boxes that pack a mighty punch, due in no small part to the 90mm (3in) co-axial driver that's fitted. Finished in high-gloss black (silver is optional) these are intended for placement on the wall (a wall bracket is supplied as standard).

Naturally the centre speaker sports a similar drive unit configuration for optimal timbre matching.

To finish off, there's the new subwoofer, the SUB 200. Equipped with a 200mm (8in) downfiring woofer this is a bass-reflex design with both line-level and high-level inputs, automatic on/off switching and controls for level, cut-off and phase.

AVAILABILITY
Late November/Early December

PRICES

DMR 60 DVD Receiver
5 x 60w Digital Amp, RDS tuner, Progressive Scan, 4 in1 card reader, USB
input, Black finish - £349.99

A102HCS10
Comprising a DMR 60 DVD Receiver with A 102HCS 5.1 speaker system - £499.99

A102HCS5
5.1 Speaker Package (4 x A 102, 1 x A 10CEN, 1 x SUB200) - £249.99

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