Onkyo TX-NR708 User Manual

TX-NR708 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver

Microphone for Audyssey

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Adding Network Prowess to Awesome Mid-Range Functionality

As the first—and most affordable—of Onkyo’s new-season network-capable A/V receivers, the TX-NR708 brings the audio goldmine of internet radio to your living room. Now you can kick back on the sofa and surf all your favorite channels in superior fidelity. With seven

HDMI

1.4a inputs, the TX-NR708 offers copious connection possibilities, as well as 3D video compatibility. For your convenience, one of the HDMI inputs is located on the front panel, along with a USB input for flash memory devices and iPod a non-HDMI multichannel component—say, a legacy SACD or DVD player—the TX-NR708 sports a full complement of 7.1-channel analog inputs. The Onkyo name connotes serious audio quality, so it’s no surprise to find low-jitter Burr-Brown DACs and sophisticated Audyssey

MultEQ Dolby

HDMI®1.4a Support for 3D Video and Audio Return Channel

The seven HDMI 1.4a inputs on the TX-NR708 let you simultaneously connect high-def sources such as a Blu-ray player, a gaming console, and a cable/satellite tuner. A single output then sends a pristine signal to your connected high-resolution display. As the latest version of this connector, HDMI 1.4a adds the exciting possibilities of 3D video and an Audio Return Channel. 3D video is the next big thing in home entertainment, with movie, game, and broadcast content on the increase and 3D-compatible TVs entering the market. The TX-NR708 also offers the convenience of an Audio Return Channel via HDMI. Audio content received directly by your HDTV’s tuner can be sent “upstream” to your A/V receiver, without the need for a separate S/PDIF audio cable.

PC Audio and Internet Radio via Network Function with DLNA 1.5 and Windows®7 Compatibility

As one of Onkyo’s new breed of receivers that can link directly to the internet or to your home PC via a local network, the TX-NR708 takes streaming audio and internet radio to a whole new level. MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, and LPCM audio files— whether on your PC or from the internet—can now be played back through your main system with unprecedented power and fidelity. The TX-NR708 brings to life a huge array of internet radio channels from Pandora compatible with earlier platforms, the receiver is compatible with Microsoft’s new Windows 7 platform, which includes the DLNA

room-correction onboard, along with lossless HD audio formats and the expansive surround dimensions of Audyssey DSX™and

Pro Logic®IIz. All of this processing and connectivity power receives the coveted THX®Select2 Plus™stamp of approval.

1.5-specified “Play To” media-streaming feature. Another benefit of having the TX-NR708 connected to the internet is that you can then easily update its firmware.

*Availability of services depends on region.

Audyssey DSX™and Dolby®Pro Logic®IIz Add New Dimensions to Surround Sound

The TX-NR708 handles two new surround-sound technologies from Audyssey and Dolby that offer exciting new ways to set up the speakers in your home theater system. Audyssey DSX lets you incorporate “front wide” speakers, in place of the usual surround back speakers, to expand the width of the soundstage. Set up at a recommended 60° off center, these channels help to produce a more realistic soundstage and a more immersive listening experience. Alternatively, Audyssey DSX can reconfigure the TX-NR708’s surround back channels to deliver “front height” channels. These channels carry ambient, non-directional audio that adds a new vertical dimension to your movies and games. Dolby Pro Logic IIz provides a similar frontheight speaker option that likewise works to create a more enveloping home theater experience.

THX®Select2 Plus™Certified

THX Select2 Plus cer tification is specified for rooms where the screen-

, SIRIUS Internet Radio®, vTuner, and more*. As well as being

to-seat viewing distance is 10 to 12 feet and the room volume is around 2000 cubic feet. To achieve THX Select2 Plus cer tification, the TX-NR708 had to meet the world’s most demanding standards for home theater audio quality and performance, and play at reference volume levels with minimal distor tion.

models. If you want to connect

TX-NR708 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver

HDMI Video Upscaling to 1080p with Faroudja DCDi Cinema

™

When it comes to video processing, Faroudja DCDi Cinema offers several advantages. This processor can

ccept any video signal, regardless of the source

esolution, and upscale it to 1080p to match the

ative resolution of your high-definition display.

hat’s more, DCDi Cinema effectively removes

ideo artifacts such as jagged edges during the video

v signal deinterlacing process. You get to enjoy smooth progressive scan video images, even for fast-moving sports and action scenes.

A Suite of Audyssey Technologies for the Ideal Listening Environment

(1) Audyssey MultEQ®measures and removes

distortion caused by room acoustics and calibrates

peakers for optimal listening throughout the room.

2) Audyssey Dynamic Volume

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ompensates for volume fluctuations in different

c audio content—for example, during commercial breaks—while optimizing the dynamic range.

(3) Audyssey Dynamic EQ

bass response, tonal balance, and surround-sound

ffect at different volume levels, so you can enjoy

he natural dynamics of your content, regardless of

he volume.

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utomatically

maintains a consistent

PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology

itter is an unwanted side-effect of the digital-to-

nalog conversion process. Caused by fluctuations in

he time domain of a digital signal, jitter has a

t detrimental impact on perceived audio quality. PLL jitter-cleaning circuit technology reduces jitter by comparing the input and output phases of the digital signal and creating an accurate clock waveform. This enhances the precision of digital signal processing and noticeably improves audio quality. Jitter-cleaning technology works both for digital signals input via HDMI and for digital signals converted from analog signals inside the receiver itself.

Preprogrammed RI Remote Control with On-Screen Setup and Macro Presets for Four Activities

The TX-NR708’s remote controller offers the convenience of controlling a wide range of other devices connected to the receiver. You can select your connected devices from the on-screen list and then pre-program your desired settings for each device. Furthermore, the TX-NR708 lets you set up macro presets for up to four activity modes, which you can control via mode-key LEDs on the remote controller. A single button-press of “My Movie”, for example, can simultaneously turn on the receiver, display, and Blu-ray player to your pre-programmed settings and star t playing a disc automatically.

• THX®Select2 Plus™Certified

(Version 1.4a to Support 3D and Audio Return

• HDMI Channel) with Deep Color TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC

• 7 HDMI Inputs (1 Front/6 Rear) and 1 Output

• Audyssey DSX Channels

• PLL Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology

• Audyssey MultEQ

• Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files (MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, and LPCM)

• Internet Radio Connectivity (Pandora Internet Radio

• Certified with Windows®7 and DLNA Version 1.5

™

, x.v.Color™, LipSync, Dolby

™

and Dolby®Pro Logic®IIz for New Surround

for Room Acoustic Correction

, Napster, Mediafly™, Slacker, and vTuner)*

, Rhapsody®, SIRIUS

• Firmware Updates via Ethernet and USB

• Front-Panel USB Input for Memory Devices and iPhone

odels (Enables Display of Album Artwork)

Pod

*Availability of services depends on region.

• 110 Watts per Channel at 8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%, Channels Driven, FTC

WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)

•

• Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry

• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power

Transformer

Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

•

• Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-Bit DACs (PCM1690) for All

hannels

• Two 32-Bit Processing DSP Chips (DA830 and CS49834)

rueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio

Dolby

•

DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio

HDMI Video Upscaling to 1080p with Faroudja DCDi

•

™

Cinema

4 DSP Modes for Gaming: Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG

•

Music Optimizer

•

Direct Mode and Pure Audio Mode

•

• A-Form Listening Mode Memory

• Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Function

Universal Port for Single-Cable Connection of Optional

•

Onkyo Dock for iPhone

Component Video Switching (2 Inputs and 1 Output)

•

• 4 S-Video Inputs and 2 Outputs

• Analog RGB Video Input (D-sub, 15 pin) and Audio Input for PC

Front-Panel Audio Input for Portable Devices

•

• 5 Digital Inputs (2 Optical and 3 Coaxial)

5 A/V Inputs (1 Front/4 Rear) and 1 Output

•

• Color-Coded, 7.1 Multichannel Inputs

• Video Output (Monitor)

1 Audio Input

•

• Phono Input

• Color-Coded, 7.2 Multichannel Pre Outs

Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line-Out for Distributed Audio

•

Playback in Another Room

• RS232 Port, IR (Input), and 12 V Trigger Out (Zone 2)

• Bi-Amping Capability

• Color-Coded, Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts

• RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System Control

• SIRIUS Satellite Radio

*SIRIUS Satellite Radio requires separate purchase of subscription, compatible tuner, and antenna.

• Overlaid Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI

• Audyssey Dynamic Volume

• Audyssey Dynamic EQ®for Loudness Correction

• Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/

200 Hz)

• A/V Sync Control Function (Up to 250 ms in 5 ms Steps)

™

or Compressed Digital Music Files

/iPod®or HD Radio™Tuner

Ready* and HD Radio Ready

™

Dolby

™

Decoding

• 40 FM/AM/SIRIUS Random Presets

• Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for iPod

• Preprogrammed and Customizable RI Remote Control with On-Screen Setup, Mode-Key LEDs, and Macro Presets for

our Activities

SPECIFICATIONS

AMPLIFIER SECTION

ower Output

Front L/R 110 W/Ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%,

enter 110 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%,

Surround L/R 110 W/Ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%,

urround Back L/R, Front High L/R, Front Wide L/R, or Zone 2 L/R

igital Plus,

ynamic Power 250 W (3 ohms, Front)

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)

amping Factor 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 ohms)

D Input Sensitivity and Impedance

Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance

Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance

Phono Overload 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%) Frequency Response 5 Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass) Tone Control ±10 dB, 50 Hz (Bass)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 106 dB (Line, IHF-A)

peaker Impedance 4 ohms–16 ohms or 6 ohms–16 ohms

VIDEO SECTION

Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance

ideo 1.0 Vp–p/75 ohms (Component and S-Video Y)

omponent Video Frequency Response

TUNER SECTION

uning Frequency Range

FM 87.5 MHz–107.9 MHz AM 530 kHz–1,710 kHz

M/AM/SIRIUS Preset Memory

GENERAL

ower Supply AC 120 V~, 60 Hz

P Power Consumption 6.3 A Dimensions (W x H x D) 17 1/8˝ x 6 7/8˝ x 14 Weight 27.6 lbs. (12.5 kg)

■ CARTON

Dimensions (W x H x D) 22 7/16˝ x 11 3/4˝ x 18 7/16˝ (570 x 298 x 469 mm) Weight 34.2 lbs. (15.5 kg)

■ UPC CODE

(B) 751398009334

■ Supplied Accessories

• Indoor FM antenna • AM loop antenna • Speaker cable labels

• Speaker set-up microphone • Instruction manual • Quick start guide

• Remote controller • AA (R6) batteries x 2

2 channels driven, FTC)

channels driven, FTC)

2 channels driven, FTC)

110 W/Ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 channels driven, FTC)

20 W (4 ohms, Front)

2 130 W (8 ohms, Front)

.08% (Rated power)

200 mV/47 k-ohms (Line)

.5 mV/47 k-ohms (Phono MM)

200 mV/470 ohms (Pre out)

4.6 V/470 ohms (Pre out)

10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble)

80 dB (Phono, IHF-A)

0.7 Vp–p/75 ohms (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)

0.25 Vp–p/75 ohms (S-Video C) .0 Vp–p/75 ohms (Composite)

5 Hz–100 MHz/0 dB, -3 dB

40 stations

˝ (435 x 175 x 379 mm)

Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice. THX Select2 Plus is a trademark of THX Ltd. THX may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reser ved. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolb y Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ are registered trademarks, and Audyssey DSX and Audyssey Dynamic Volume are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. SIRIUS and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. HD Radio and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Faroudja DCDi Cinema is a registered trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc. Windows 7 and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. WRAT, Music Optimizer, and Theater-Dimensional are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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