copied this from some european forums about the 1000 series:
very fast
thorough blind search (better than the manhattan plazas)
auto navigation
multi-pic
hex calculator (for cas, etc)
digital output
easy and fully functional remote
easily the best value for money receivers!
from a mag review (tm-1500CI):
it's a polished receiver in every other department, with an Omnicrypt card reader, two RGB Scarts and very impressive picture and sound quality. It, simple to use, compact and pretty cheap to cap it all.