Skip to main content

Lexicon RT-20 Universal DVD Player

Featuring a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), this allows the unit direct digital video connection to a display device. In addition, the RT-20 has serial
RS-232C remote capabilities, which allows it to be controlled by products from industry leaders such as Crestronâ„¢ and AMXâ„¢.

The front panel of the RT-20 is crafted from a 1/2″ thick piece of solid aluminum, which is carefully machined and finished to create the unique look of Lexicon’s home theater line. The uncluttered front panel is user friendly and provides basic controls and the signature blue display. The top and sides are covered by a single piece of aluminum that wraps around the sides to the bottom of the unit and is coupled to the chassis with flush mounted machine screws.

Video Playback

For the best possible performance, an HDMI output offers digital video with available up-conversion to 720p or 1080i. For analog video output, the RT-20 features 14-bit/216 MHz digital-to-analog converters, progressive scan component video output, and BNC-style component video output connectors. The video digital-to-analog converters ensure the pristine digital video image does not degrade during the conversion to analog. The RT-20 automatically converts the frame rate of film sources, which are recorded at 24 frames per second, to 60 frames per second for improved picture quality. Progressive scan component video output (BNC or RCA) converts interlaced video signals into progressive video signals, which doubles the amount of video information being sent to a compatible display device. The result is a more stable, “flicker-free” image with fewer video artifacts. Comprehensive video adjustments complement exceptional video performance, allowing the RT-20 to be fine-tuned for any type of display device.

Audio Playback

The RT-20 features three S/PDIF digital audio outputs: one AES/EBU, one coaxial (RCA) and one optical (Toslink) connector, allowing for external decoding and processing of Dolby Digital, dts and PCM sources. The RT-20 also has built-in 24-bit/192 kHz digital-to-analog converters for all analog output channels to enable high-bandwidth formats, such as DVD-A and SACD, to be enjoyed in full resolution without any reduction in the sampling rate or digital word length. The result is pristine, high-quality audio from any disc.

Lexicon RT-20 Features
• DVD-V, DVD-A and DVD-R/RW compatibility
• High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
• SACD compatibility
• Audio CD, CD-R/RW, Video CD and SVCD compatibility
• Serial control via RS-232C
• 14-bit/216 MHz D/A video conversion
• Progressive-scan component video output on BNC, RCA or D1/D2 (Mini-D Ribbon) connectors
• True 2:3 pull-down for the finest film-based DVD reproduction
• Video Adjust for exact, detailed adjustment of video settings
• Still Frame, Frame-by-Frame, Slow, Random, Repeat and Program playback modes
• 24-bit/192 kHz D/A audio conversion
• Digital audio output on S/PDIF coaxial, S/PDIF optical or AES/EBU connectors
• Stored disc settings for up to 20 discs
• MP3 and JPEG compatibility
• Optional SACD speaker distance compensation
• Audio Synchronization capability
• Composite and S-video output
• Trigger input connector
• IR input connector
• Intuitive user interface
• Optional 19-inch rack mount kit

The Lexicon RT-20 is currently available with a U.S. MSRP of $4995.00.

Ian Bell
I work with the best people in the world and get paid to play with gadgets. What's not to like?
There’s a rare deal on the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones today
Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones seen in black.

The massively popular Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones rarely appear in headphone deals, so if you've had your eye on them for quite a while, you're in luck because they're currently $51 off on Walmart. From their original price of $400, you'll only have to pay $349, but only if you hurry because we don't expect stocks to last long. You're going to miss out on the offer if you take too long, so don't hesitate -- add the wireless headphones to your cart and check out as fast as you can.

Why you should buy the Sony WH-1000XM5
The best headphones that you can buy right now are the Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones, and it's not even close. At the heart is their outstanding wireless sound, supported by top-quality active noise cancellation that uses two processors and eight microphones to block all unwanted sound, as well as crystal-clear hands-free calling using four beamforming microphones and advanced audio signal processing. The wireless headphones also offer Bluetooth multipoint connection so that you can quickly switch between different devices, touch controls for functions like adjusting volume and calling your digital assistant, and Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention features to stop your music and let ambient sound in without having to take them off.

Read more
Sony’s premium soundbars will finally get support for VRR, ALLM
Sony HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos soundbar close-up of top panel.

It's been a long time coming, but the wait is almost over. Sony's premium home theater soundbars are set to receive a software update that will add support for variable refresh rate (VRR) and auto low-latency mode (ALLM), two HDMI 2.1 gaming features that have been absent since these products launched.

The soundbars in question are the Sony HT-A5000, HT-A7000, and the multi-wireless speaker HT-A9 system. All three are scheduled to receive the update this fall, but Sony has declined to share specific timing, saying only that there will be more information closer to the rollout date.

Read more
What is Roku? The streaming platform explained
A roku powered TV hanging on a wall running Roku OS 12.

How do you get your Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, or Prime Video fix? Chances are it's through a streaming device or smart TV, and there's a good chance that it's through a Roku device or one running its pioneering streaming operating system. At this point, cord-cutting is old news, and Roku was one of the earliest companies to drive the adoption of web-based streaming with its self-contained, app-driven devices.

Today, watching something "on Roku" is standard parlance and the company's popular platform can be found baked into some of the biggest TV brands in the world as well as in its own lineup of streaming devices sticks, and set-top boxes. Even so, that doesn't mean you totally get what a Roku actually is. What is Roku? How does Roku work? Do you need a subscription to use it? Is it just a device you buy, or is it software?

Read more