Onkyo TX-NR801 User Manual

Go Beyond the Limitations of Other Home Theater Receivers

Limiting your A/V receiver to just home theater is something that other companies may do but at Onkyo we take a decidedly different approach with
the creation of an entirely new category for home entertainment. The TX-NR801 has the value added feature only we can provide—Net-Tune
home network capability. Streaming your computer’s MP3, WAV or WMA files or opening up a world of music with Internet radio via the Ethernet port
on the back is just the beginning with this technological masterpiece. Composite/S-Video to component video upconversion, exclusive VLSC (Vector
Linear Shaping Circuitry)and the latest in surround sound formats let you unlock the full potential of what an A/V home theater receiver can do.

TX-NR801

THX SELECT 7.1-CHANNEL A/V SURROUND HOME NETWORK RECEIVER

THX Select Certified

The TX-NR801 boasts the distinction of the exclusive THX Select badge of
approval. This gives you assurance that this receiver passed (and often exceeds)
THX’s numerous requirements in such areas as frequency response, distortion,
power output, and stability.

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital EX creates six full-bandwidth output channels from 5.1-channel
sources. This is done using a matrix decoder that derives three surround channels
from the two in the original recording. For best results, Dolby Digital EX should
be used with movie soundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX.

DTS 96/24

This format offers you the sound quality of the original 96-kHz, 24-bit master in

5.1-channel surround sound for music and movie soundtracks on DVDs encoded
in DTS 96/24. Also, you won’t have to worry about buying a new DVD player.
DTS 96/24 can be carried on DVD-Video, or in the video zone of DVD-Audio.
This gives you the convenience of making it playable on all DVD players.

Crossover Adjustment for Bass Management

Previously crossover frequency was fixed at 80 Hz. With Crossover Adjustment,
you can set the frequency at 40/60/80/100/120 or 150 Hz depending on
your speaker’s bass playback ability. This lets you more accurately match the
performance characteristics of the subwoofer to your front speakers.

VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry

)

Conventional D/A conversion methods reduce digital pulse noise at the conversion
stage but can’t remove it completely. Previously only available on Onkyo’s
high-end components, VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)employs a unique
D/A conversion circuit to overcome this problem. Data is converted between
the sampling points and these discreet sampling points are joined with analog
vectors in real-time to produce a smooth output wave form. The result—a
noiseless, smooth analog signal based on the digital source.

Color-Coded Inputs and Outputs

Onkyo’s commitment to bringing the most user-friendly designed products to
market further manifests itself with color-coded inputs and outputs. Now you’ll
no longer have worries about which wire goes to which input or output. Simply
attach the color-coded label to the appropriate wire, attach the cable to the
same colored input or output for fast and easy connection.

Component Video Upconversion

Convenience is upgraded with the ability to run just one cable from your receiver
to your HDTV with composite/S-Video to component video upconversion. Hook
up your video player, CD player, LD player—all your S-Video or composite video
out components—to the back of the TX-NR801 and each signal will flow to
your compatible TV or projector via one component video cable.

Net-Tune

Unprecedented access to radio stations around the world is made possible by
Onkyo’s exclusive Net-Tune protocol. Hook up your TX-NR801 to a router or
hub connected to your broadband modem via a high-speed Ethernet cable.
Press the Net-Tune button on the front panel and you’re ready to surf the airwaves
of cyberspace. You can also add new life to the existing content on your computer
by hooking it up to the TX-NR801 via a standard network hub. You’ll agree,
your MP3s, WAV, WMA files and Internet radio have never sounded so good.

Available in Gold or Black

Black model

TX-NR801

THX SELECT 7.1-C

HANNEL

A/V SURROUND HOME NETWORK RECEIVER

NPR No. 03N42 09/03 Printed in Japan

Amplifier Features

• 160 Watts/Ch, continuous

6 Ω at 1 kHz, JEITA

• VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry

)

for L/C/R

• Wide Range Amplifier Technology

(

WRAT

)

• Extended Frequency Response

(

10 Hz to 100 kHz

)

• Reduced NFB

(

Negative Feedback

)

• Non-scaling configuration

• Absolute ground plate

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• 192 kHz/24-bit audio D/A converters

(

L/C/R/SW/SL/SR

)

• 96 kHz/24-bit audio D/A converters

(

SBL/SBR

)

• 96 kHz/24-bit audio A/ D converters

• Full bandwidth power to all 7

main channels

• Discrete power amplifier circuitry for

all channels

• High-current, low-impedance 6 ohm

drive for all channels

• Powered Zone 2 Capability

• Auto-protection circuitry

• Digital upsampling

• High-grade extruded-aluminum

heat sink

• Low Frequency Effect (LFE

)

level control

• Massive isolated transformer

• Thick bus bars

• Tone control (bass, treble) for L/C/ R

speakers,(bass)for subwoofer

• Y/C mix circuit for monitor out

and Zone 2

Audio/Video Features

• THX Select Certified

• THX Surround EX

• DTS, DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix 6.1,

DTS 96/24, DTS NEO:6

• Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX,

Dolby Pro Logic II decoding

• 2 component video inputs and 1 output

• 3 Audio & 6 A/V input terminals

• 7 digital inputs (3 coaxial, 4 optical;

3 assignable)and 2 outputs (Optical

)

• 6 S-Video inputs and 3 outputs

• 7.1 Multichannel input for DVD-Audio &

Super Audio CD

• 7 sets of heavy-duty color-coded

multiway speaker binding posts
(dual banana-plug compatible)

• 32-bit dual DSP chips

• 39 DSP modes

• A-Form Listening Mode Memory

• Color-coded multichannel RCA pinjacks

• Color-coded pre out terminals for

L/R /C/SL/SR/SB/Subwoofer/
Zone 2 L/R

• Composite to S-Video upconversion

• Composite/S-Video to Component

Video upconversion

• Crossover adjustment

(

40/60/80/100/120/150 Hz

)

• Direct Mode

• “Easy-set” speaker configuration

• Front panel video, S-Video,

Optical inputs

• Pure Audio Mode

• All channel stereo

• Automatic signal detection

• Full input/output cassette and VCR loops

• HD DSP (High Definition DSP

)

• Late night mode (high, low, off)

• Phono input

• Rec out selector (Audio & Video

)

• Tape & Video Dubbing

• Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround

Internet Features

• 30 Internet radio random presets

• Ether (Homenetwork)port

• Net-Tune Protocol Function

• MP3, WAV,WMA decoding

FM/AM Tuner Features

• 40 FM/AM random presets

• 75-ohm antenna input

• AM loop antenna supplied

• Character input (Tuner presets,

input selector

)

• FM auto scan tuning

• FM/cable TV simulcast

recording/playback

• FM indoor antenna supplied

• FM stereo indicator

• Outstanding selectivity and sensitivity

Other Performance Features

• IntelliVolume

• On-screen display controller

• 3-mode display dimmer

(bright, normal, low)

• 35-Segment fluorescent

dot-matrix display

• Absolute volume display

• Audio mute (remote)

• Battery-free memory backup

• Brushed aluminum front panel

• Headphone jack (standard size)

• Heavy-duty power cord

• Individual input selectors for each source

• IR input/output terminal

• Precision digital speed-sensitive

volume control

• RIAA Phono Equalizer

• Separate PC (printed circuit) boards

for audio and video sources

• Sleep timer via remote

• Powerful backlit/preprogrammed

learning remote with mode-key LEDs

Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice.“THX” is a trademark or registered trademarks of THX Ltd.
“THX Surround EX-Dolby Digital Surround EX” is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd. and is a trademark of Dolby.“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS”,“DTS-ES Extended Surround”,“DTS 96/24” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.“VLSC

”, “

Net-Tune™” and “

Theater-Dimensional

” are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation.

SPECIFICATIONS

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power Output

Front L/R........................................... 160 W + 160 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA

)

Center ............................................... 160 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA

)

Surround L/R.................................... 160 W + 160 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA

)

Surround Back L/R ........................... 160 W + 160 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA

)

Dynamic Power .................................. 250 W + 250 W

(

3 Ω, Front

)

210 W + 210 W (4 Ω, Front

)

130 W + 130 W (8 Ω, Front

)

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion

)

.... 0.08 % (Rated Power

)

Damping Factor.................................. 60

(

Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω

)

Input Sensitivity and Impedance

Line................................................... 200 mV/50 kΩ(CD, Tape, DVD, VIDEO 1-5

)

Phono ............................................... 2.5 mV/50 kΩ(MM

)

Multichannel ..................................... 200 mV/50 kΩ

(

DVD, except for Subwoofer

)

36 mV/50 kΩ(Subwoofer

)

Digital input Coaxial.......................... 0.5 Vp-p/75 Ω

Output Level and Impedance

Rec out ............................................. 200 mV/470 Ω(Tape, Video 1-2

)

Line out............................................. 100 mV/470 Ω(Zone 2

)

Pre out.............................................. 1.0 V/470 Ω

Frequency Response......................... 10 Hz-100 kHz/

+

1 dB,

- 3 dB

(Direct mode)

Tone Control........................................

±

10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS

)

±

10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE

)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio ....................... 110 dB

(

Line in, IHF-A

)

, 80 dB

(

Phono in, IHF-A

)

Speaker Impedance .......................... 6 Ω-16 Ω

V

IDEO SECTION

Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance

Video................................................. 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω(Component and S-Video Y

)

0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω(Component P

B/CB, PR/CR

)

0.28 Vp-p/75 Ω(S-Video C

)

1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω(Composite

)

Component Video Frequency Response

.. DC-50 MHz

TUNER SECTION

[FM]
Tuning Frequency Range

.................. 87.50 MHz-108.00 MHz

Usable Sensitivity

FM Stereo ......................................... 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω IHF

)

FM Mono .......................................... 11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 Ω IHF

)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

FM Stereo ......................................... 70 dB (IHF-A

)

FM Mono .......................................... 76 dB (IHF-A

)

Total Harmonic Distortion

FM Stereo ......................................... 0.3 %

FM Mono .......................................... 0.2 %

FM Stereo Separation....................... 45 dB at 1 kHz, 30 dB at 100 Hz-10 kHz

[AM]
Tuning Frequency Range

.................. 522 kHz-1,611 kHz, 530 kHz-1,710 kHz

Usable Sensitivity

AM .................................................... 30 µV

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

AM ....................................................40 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion

AM ....................................................0.7 %

GENERAL

Power Supply...................................... AC 120

/

220-230 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption ..........................655 W

Stand-by Power Consumption......... 2 W

Dimensions (W x H x D

)

................... 435 x 175 x 459 mm

Weight.................................................. 17.5 kg

Onkyo Corporation

Business Unit Dept.: 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] http://www.onkyo.com/

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Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH

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Powerful backlit/

preprogrammed
learning remote

with mode-key LEDs