An
audio/video receiver (AVR) is a
consumer electronics unit used in a
home theater. Its primary purpose is to receive audio and video signals from a number of sources and process them to drive loudspeakers and a display. Possible displays include, television, monitor, or
video projector while the inputs may come from, television, satellite receiver, radio,
DVD players,
Blu-ray Disc players,
VCRs, and
video game consoles. The AVR source signal and other settings, including volume, are normally set by a remote controller.