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Enjoy all of your movies, music, TV shows, video games, and even audio files stored on your computer's hard drive in enveloping surround sound. The RX-D412B sports 110 watts per channel of power and all the processing you'll need for engaging home theater. And JVC packs this slimlined receiver with features that not only expand your entertainment options, but also make your system easier to set up and operate. HDMI switching and video upconversion - Have a high-def TV with a digital HDMI input? This receiver lets you hook up two HDMI-compatible video components, such as an HD tuner or digital video recorder, and switch easily between them. It also converts your older, analog video sources to 480p progressive scan the same picture resolution you get from DVD. You can send all your video sources to your TV along a single HDMI cable. This keeps all your sources looking their best, and it means you won't ever have to switch inputs on your TV again. Audio from your PC - Here's a cool feature for digital music fans. You can connect your computer to the 'D412B via its USB input and listen to your music library through your A/V system for higher-impact sound. Switch on JVC's proprietary audio enhancement mode to reproduce your compressed music files with even greater fidelity. This special technology can even improve the sound of your CDs and analog music sources. XM Satellite Radio Ready - If you're into XM Radio, you'll really appreciate how easily you can add it to the RX-D412B. Simply plug in an optional XM Mini-Tuner package and activate your XM subscription to tune in over 170 satellite radio channels. You can choose XM channels with the receiver's multibrand remote and view program information on the receiver's front-panel display. Easy and accurate system setup - JVC's Precise Surround Setup makes getting accurate home theater sound quick and easy. Just plug in the included earbud-style microphones, place them in your ears, then settle into your favorite seat. The 'D412B takes care of the rest, automatically setting the correct size and distance, volume level, and crossover settings for each of your home theater speakers. It also adjusts frequency response and checks for proper speaker connections letting you know of any incorrect hookups. In minutes, your system is configured for optimum performance with your specific speakers and their placement within the room.