I have a Denon AVR3311CI and can confirm that you can definitely set up or make changes via a web interface from a computer. However, not everything is available via this interface but most of the stuff is. The Oddisy setup that is done with the included microphone is not available from the web interface. I have to say it's a pleasure to have access to all of the other stuff though including channel levels, cross over settings, input settings and on and on. In addition, there is an iPhone app for controlling the receiver but I don't currently own an iPhone so can't comment on how it works with VoiceOver.
-----Original Message----- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 12:06 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: accessible surround sound receiver? Okay, well I have a 2 fairly old surround-sound receivers all of which are of 5.1 standard, I think they go up to 7.1 now. Both my receivers - whilst they don't have voice or anything like that - are perfectly accessible in that you have buttons for most functions and they don't need to be connected to a TV screen for setup. Whilst they don't have HDMI connectivity they do have digital inputs so you can connect the Apple TV without a problem, I have the Yamah RX-v520 and I can't remember the model number of the Pioneer receiver but I did review it on this list quite some time ago, both receivers are rated at 100 watts a channel RMS so that ought to be plenty enough for everyone <smile>. I only suggest something like the Yamaha RX-V520 because its easy to control and there are quite a few still around on Ebay if you look and the prices are quite reasonable. Apart from all that? Well if you have the money to make an investment then I believe that the latest top model Denon receiver has ethernet and wi-fi access so the user can set it up from the computer. On 30/11/2010, at 1:34 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > I hope this isn't considered off topic hhere. II've been pretty happy > with an airport express connected to my stereo streaming stereo music > from the web, Itunes etdf. But I'm about to get an apple tv, because > of the accessible netflicks and accessible dvd playing on the mac that > I'd like to stream, and I'd like to do it in 5.1 surround, so as to > get more of the home theater sound experience. But it seems like all > the modern receivers I've seen are so menu oriented that you really > can't operate them without sight, unless you have an amazing memory, > that is, which I don't. So I wonder if there are any receivers that > can be operated by a blind person, more than just turning it on and > off, of course. I'm talking switching between various modes and inputs. > > Thanks in advance for any help. > > Mary > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
