Gateway KAS-303 6.1-Channel Home Theater System (Champagne)

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• Shipping Weight: 102 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001Z7X1S
• Item model number: KAS-303
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #211,327 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 30, 2004

Product Description

Amazon Product Description
A stylish portal into scintillating home-theater audio and video, the KAS-303 from Gateway is tailor-made for people seeking exacting performance from a compact and unified package. The system includes a leading-edge DVD player/recorder, a high-power 6.1-channel surround receiver, and a 7-speaker surround system with a 150-watt powered subwoofer.

The AR-230 DVD player/recorder is a perfect match with today's flat-panel, high-definition LCD and plasma screens, as its progressive-scan video outputs offer twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. In addition to playing Kodak Picture CDs and recordable CDs filled with JPEG images or MP3 Music files, the AR-230 will record off-air TV broadcasts and store multimedia content from your PC or camcorder on high-capacity, 4.7 GB DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. Using the recorder's extensive inputs--including an IEEE 1394 digital video jack--you can transfer and assemble your most treasured camcorder footage, archive all your old video tapes, or burn video from your PC straight to high-capacity DVD (up to six hours per disc side). And, through DVD+R/DVD+RW's compatibility with most existing home DVD players, they're a great way to share your special memories with family and friends.

The AR-230's onscreen display (OSD) lets you adjust settings and select options for your DVD recorder, including parental controls.

The supplied LN-520 audio/video receiver includes a 6-channel amplifier capable of delivering 100 full-bandwidth watts per channel in stereo (to 8-ohm speakers) and nearly that much in full surround mode. It processes the latest discrete multichannel surround formats, including the 6.1-channel DTS-ES and Matrix, DTS Neo:6, and Dolby Digital EX 6.1. It will process any stereo program into 5.1-channel sound using Dolby Pro Logic II, and the receiver's rear panel even offers direct 6.1-channel inputs for use with an external surround decoder, such as those found in high-resolution multichannel SACD and DVD-Audio players.

The AR-230 DVD player is equipped with high-end video outputs as well as digital-audio outputs for surround-sound passthrough.

All of which furthers the performance of the KAS-303's speaker system, which you can configure for 5.1- or 6.1-channel use, as your living room and listening preferences permit. The system includes a patented Ventriloquist center-channel speaker (with two 4-by-6-inch midbass/midrange drivers and a 2.5-inch midrange/tweeter), 5 satellite speakers for front and rear left/right and rear-center positioning (each with its own 2.5-inch long-throw midrange/tweeter with built-in equalization), and a 10-inch, 150-watts-continuous subwoofer designed by Hsu Research, which is capable of pumping an earth-moving 400 watts on select dynamic peaks. The subwoofer offers a continuously variable crossover so you can match the upper range of its output to the lower end of your satellites' bass output (both points depend greatly on where in your room you position them), and the satellites all feature built-in mounting brackets to allow for either stand or wall positioning (stands not included). All supplied speakers are video shielded to allow distortion-free placement on or near TVs or video monitors.

To take advantage of the center speaker's Ventriloquist ability, wire the front left/right satellites inline with the center speaker as shown in the detailed manual and flip the "Ventriloquist" switch, whereupon the front satellites will effectively sound like much larger bookshelf speakers. With the Ventriloquist circuit switched off, the front satellites perform as the standard 2.5-inch speakers they are. The metal bracket supplied with each satellite may be removed to accommodate an aftermarket swivel-type mount (the satellites accommodate a number of mounts, including both the Omnimount 10 series and the Sound Gear SATP series mounts).

What's in the Box
KAS-303: LN-520 receiver, remote control, remote batteries, an AM loop antenna, an FM wire antenna, 5 satellite speakers, 1 center speaker, 1 powered subwoofer, a subwoofer AC power cord, all requisite wiring, and a system user's manual; AR-230: DVD recorder, remote control, remote batteries, an AC power cord, a 6-foot audio/video interconnect (stereo analog audio/composite-video), a 6-foot RF coaxial AV cable, a blank DVD+RW disc, a setup poster, and a user's manual.

Product Description
Experience cinematic surround sound - right in your own home. The Gateway Home Theater KAS-303 delivers our most powerful and dynamic audio experience. Featuring 600 watts in the DVD player and in the subwoofer (400 watts peak), the KAS-303 produces a full audio spectrum, including a tremendous deep-bass response. From movies to music, the surround sound quality is rich and realistic. The system includes a progressive-scan DVD player, receiver, five satellite and one channel speakers and a subwoofer. Easy to set up and use, it's an essential addition to any entertainment system. The latest technology: This audio system is designed to handle multichannel sound and reproduce it in its purist form. The receiver decodes all of Hollywood’s latest 6.1 channel sound formats, including DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix, DTS Neo-6 and Dolby Digital EX, and the high-efficiency amplifier. High-performance speakers: The subwoofer features advanced technology by Hsu Research and produces a deep bass. The center channel speakers are built with Ventriloquist™ technology that reproduces excellent mid-bass. to ensure a full spectrum of sound. Impressive flexibility: The progressive-scan DVD player supports multiple DVD and CD formats, and theincluded 8-unit remote control can also operate most electronic equipment