Carver Htr-880 Home Theater Receiver Manual
With the Carver HTR-880 around, it makes no sense to spend a penny more than $859 on a Dolby Pro Logic receiver. At that retail price, the brawny HTR-880 qualifies as one of the most glamorous command centers in home theater. Carver Sound and Audio. Carver Amplifier and Carver Audio Product. • Remote/manual sequential. Used Carver HTR 880 Home Theater Receiver. The HTR-880 is a high performance receiver built to the sonic standards of Carver separates. Its clean function appearance belies the host of features and.
Carver uses a variation of a decorrelation circuit found in THX-approved systems that reduces the mono effect, creating a broader, more lifelike soundfield. The circuit can be activated either by remote control or by a touch- button on the front panel.
I use a rca to DB-25 cable and it cant be beat. It has digital trim controls on the front including a full-functional subwoofer control that works with both analog and digital.believe me, this is a great feature instead of changing your parameters on your pre/pro or subwoofer. It is a beautiful machine as well and the remote is great too.
So it's good news/bad news--great products cheap (right now, anyway--some of their products, like their decoder, are due for an immediate price hike), but the long-term future of the company is unknown. Who knows, I say, and who cares?
I unhooked everything, and it went into Protect mode (which, by the way, the manual says nothing about). Then, I turned it off and on again, and it hasn't said 'protect' since. So, I tried hooking everything up again. I had a vhs player running through the system, and no sound came through the speakers. I turned the volume all the way up on the Carver and heard the very faint sound of audio from the vhs player, and I could hear it no matter what input the receiver was set on.
Even 5.1 from comcast sound great. The CV's are crisp with great sound stage though just today I started hearing a little rasp through the Wharfedale center and I'm thinking a Klipsch center might be a better choice. I'm not a kid anymore and have a Carver MTR-130 hooked up to a pair of Acoustic 626;s with CV 12' woofers for the treadmill = thats over kill until you can feel the music [or the Weather Channel!] while running at 7mph! I worried about the complexity of hooking this beastie up, but its been worth every effort getting it set up, cabled and then organized through the Surround processor. Easily 175 watts at 4 ohms into the CV's.
• Random presetting of up to 16 AM/FM stations. • Gold plated RCA Jack Connections. • Bass and treble tone controls and balance control. • Motor-driven volume control can be operated from the remote control.
But since then, I've had numerous problems with my Carver units. I originally purchased a 'b' goods Carver 885.1 receiver from Carver directly, since I couldn't find anyone who had any new 885.1's left. But the unit went into protect mode (safety feature) when I put the volume only halfway up. I had to return the unit back to Carver: btw I'm never buying 'b' goods again! I then found one place that had a new unit left and got a good deal on it (470).
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Overall, this receiver has been great (5 stars for value). It has been used daily as my AV receiver since 1993. This does not have surround processing (DD or DPL), but does have Carver's Sonic Holography, which adds life to any input source. It has never been in the shop, and has run like a trooper. Plus, it has those classic Carver good looks -- those rack handles combined with the brushed aluminum and plastic face present a modern look that never ages.
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Use this reciever with a fine set of speakers and sub, and you will enjoy music bliss. I purchased my HTR-885.1 about 6 months ago am very pleased with it. My previous receiver was a JVC with only 2 channels. Upgrading my TV and gettinga satalite encouraged me to find a new receiver. The sound quality compared to the JVC is incredible. The power is awsome.
I eventually want to add a sub, center, surround, and a DVD player to have the full home theater package. I orginally bought a Carver 880, but I returned it soon after I realized it was not Dolby Digital upgradeable.
The five fully discrete bipolar amplifiers provided in pure, uncompromising audio performance from every channel. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • 3 audio inputs, 2 composite video input, 1 composite video output.
Features • 300 + 300 watts into 4 ohms. • High-efficiency linear tracking output design. • Highly-regulated magnetic field power supply. • L/R level controls with 11 precision detents. • Remote/manual sequential power on/off. • Dual-stage slow power-up.
I believe some other non-THX reeivers have this feature, but I don't know if Denon or H-K have it, and they were my other pre-purchase choices after hearing the Sony ES. In any case, I quickly learned that 880's were quickly becoming a thing of the past, namely One-Call blew out their remaining stock at $399 weeks ago, and my dealer was telling me that his Carver rep was telling him that the 885.1 wasn't shipping yet.
(2) the row of identical small buttons for selecting stations and other functions. I was always pressing the wrong button (especially the 'memory' button and screwing up my presets). Finally, I painted the 'memory' button red (nail polish), and that seems to have done the trick. Note: I understand that Carver quality became pretty bad in the early 90's. The company went bankrupt, and has been re-purchased by the original owner.
Having been a factory channel rep for 150 software dealers in Eastern PA, I can tell you--they find out. Can you say, 'channel conflict'?
I'm in there. So, if you can live without S-Video switching, give this thing a look--you won't be sorry. You'll have first-class build quality (from what I can tell), effortless music reproduction with solid, articulate bass, smooth unfatiguing mid- and high-end response, adequate inputs, excellent Pro-Logic performance, Hall and Studio modes that are actually usable, and a great appearance. And you can actually turn the display off!
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS • Dolby Pro Logic® Surround with 5 modes and adjustable delay. • Exclusive Power Steering circuitry provides over 50% more power on demand for selected amplifier channels. • 80 watts x 3 front channels, 30 watts x 2 rear channels. • Discrete high-current amplifier designs on all 5 channels. • Phone input stage. • 5-way binding post outputs on all channels.
I actually own the model 722, which is a previous version of the 732. I bought it (used)for about $100 because I wanted digital tuning and my wife wanted a black face to match our other components. It is a great sounding unit. I needed an amp with a lot of power at 4 ohms (I was driving old AR3a's, which are real power hogs), and this unit delivered nicely. Some of the nice features are: (1) Bass, Mid, and Treble tone controls (did you know that a lot of newer units don't have ANY tone controls?).
This is a terrific-sounding receiver simply for music, and its Pro-Logic performance is as good as I've heard--quiet, easy to manage, flexible, and the unit is (hopefully) so-called future-proof. I figure the next generation of DVD players will have built-in DD decoders in them (the Samsung and RCA do already), and I'm not renting any DVDs much less buying them (buy movies?--what, are you kidding?) anyway, so I'm happy with simple analog decoder inputs. Either that, or I'll wait for a decent external decoder at a decent price. Best of all, my wife gives it the old thumbs-up.
So it's good news/bad news--great products cheap (right now, anyway--some of their products, like their decoder, are due for an immediate price hike), but the long-term future of the company is unknown. Who knows, I say, and who cares? This is a terrific-sounding receiver simply for music, and its Pro-Logic performance is as good as I've heard--quiet, easy to manage, flexible, and the unit is (hopefully) so-called future-proof.
Take into consideration the frequent deep discounts on Carver equipment and the HTR-880 is elevated to that special audio category, best buy.
I go in to see Steve, and together we call Computability. They claim to have had them in since November 11th. A week later, they drop the price to $449, so one weak moment one night, I order one online, and email Steve an apology. Aside from the fact that he can't seem to get the unit anyway, his cost is not much lower than what I paid anyway--in fact, with the shipping included, I was still under his cost, if you figure in PA's 6% state sales tax that I saved. I also grabbed another Super Zero from Crutchfield (ouch), at $125, for a center speaker. The untold story seems to be, and I'm guessing here from reading Carver's quarterly report--I wouldn't put such bad news up on the old website, if I were them--that Carver is hurting, apparently Big Time. They need end-of-year numbers, so they're probably only allocating product to their biggest volume dealers, but not being up front with the rest of their dealers, thinking they won't find out.
Advertisements The HTR-880 is a high performance receiver built to the sonic standards of Carver separates. Its clean function appearance belies the host of features and innovative audio technologies contained within its precision-crafted chassis. In addition to Dolby Pro Logic® surround sound with adjustable delay and four surround modes, the receiver incorporates Carver's exclusive Power Steering which directs unused power where the audio signal requires it, and SFX-technology which expands the critical rear surround soundstage beyond the confines of the listening room.
There is no distortion in any frequency when volume is changed. I miss the pre-amp in-out. (The model is 1993; I don't know why I didn't have the option and had to put 1995) This is a very good receiver for the price (used). The construction is very solid and very good looking. The display of buttons helps to this but is quite uncomfortable for using. Specially the preset dialing with the memo key so close. Power is a very strong 60W.
I had to return the unit back to Carver: btw I'm never buying 'b' goods again! I then found one place that had a new unit left and got a good deal on it (470). I have to say I'm now very pleased with the quailty of my new system.
S/N 100dBA amp, 80 dBA MM. FM: cap ratio 2.2 dB; AM rej 62 dB; alt-ch sel 65 dB; ch sep 45dB. 19 x 5 1/4 x 15 1/2 in.
I only have two complaints: (1) the AM reception is terrible-- no matter what I do for an antenna, it's worse than a $5 kid's radio! Fortunately, I don't listen to AM much.
Do NOT out this in an enclosure if you crank it regular. One of the bargains of my life. I've had this since Sept 2001.
(2) The Sonic Holography adds a certain 'depth' to the music. (3) I don't have FM reception problems, so can't comment on the ACCD circuitry. But if I ever move to the boondocks, it might help. I only have two complaints: (1) the AM reception is terrible-- no matter what I do for an antenna, it's worse than a $5 kid's radio! Fortunately, I don't listen to AM much.
I have a Sony surround processor hooking to it to accept multiple digital inputs. It runs into Cerwin Vega VS-120's, Wharfedale Center and Diamonds as the surrounds and a CV 15' home made sub. It so freakin' loud and crisp my wife needs it turned down almost all the time. We sit iin a 15x13 den room with a 55' DLP Misubishi and the performance is impressive.
Internal fault. Internal fault is the natural cause for protect mode. If all the above did not work, then the problem is a blown component or an internal fault. In this case the unit must be taken apart, tested and repaired by an experienced person. If the unit is less than one year old, or if you want to get service, call Sony at the phone number listed on the product documentation. Posted on May 04, 2009.
The neighbors 300 feet away can tell when we're watching action movies. NOT the right choice for families with little kids - you'll wake them up. My son loves it when we really crank something - he can feel the sound pressure - gets real hot and needs good ventilation when loud. Do NOT out this in an enclosure if you crank it regular. One of the bargains of my life. This receiver is just awesome. I looked around at many new receivers including the best denons and B&Ks.
• SFX and wider rear soundstage. • Gold plated RCA Jack Connections. • Remote control. • Exclusive Power Steering circuitry provides over 50% more power on demand for selected amplifier channels. • Phone input stage. • Two AC outlets one switched and one unswitched.
A delayed send voltage of 11Vdc shall be provided at the send terminals to turn subsequent amplifiers with this feature. The amplifier shall have slow start up and muted inputs of turn-on. Optional signal processing shall be available to be installed at the rear of the amplifier. The amplifier shall have a voltage gain of 28.5dB. Noise shall be at least 115dB below 40Vrms, A-Weighted, from 20Hz to 20kHz.