The Teac AV-500 is an audio/video controller produced by Teac between 1985 and 1988, designed to enhance the home entertainment experience. This model features a built-in Dolby Surround decoder, allowing for an immersive sound environment while watching movies. It is equipped with a dedicated power amplifier for surround rear speakers, enabling simultaneous two-channel sound alongside surround sound. Users can adjust sound effects with the surround control function to balance front and rear speaker output, and there are line-out terminals for center and rear speaker connections. The AV-500 supports both Dolby Surround and matrix surround formats, adapting to various audio sources. Connectivity options include two VCR channels and two auxiliary channels, allowing for multiple input sources. The design includes a mute function for quick silencing of sound and video, as well as an enhancer feature that improves the clarity of the image. It also features a synthetic stereo function, which enriches mono audio playback. The unit is compact, with external dimensions of 432 mm in width, 72 mm in height, and 295 mm in depth, weighing 4.5 kg. Its power consumption is rated at 35W, operating at 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz.
