Onkyo TX-NR708 instruction manual Features, Amplifier, Processing, Miscellaneous

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Features

Amplifier

•110 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)

•170 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)

•185 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)

•WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology (5 Hz to 100 kHz bandwidth)

•Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

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

Processing

•THX Select2 Plus*1 Certified

•HDMI Video Upscaling (to 1080p Compatible) with Faroudja DCDi Cinema Enhancement

•HDMI (Ver.1.4a with Audio Return Channel, 3D), Deep- Color, x.v.Color*, Lip Sync, DTS*2-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD*3, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM

•Dolby Pro Logic IIz*3 – New Surround Format (front- high)

•Audyssey DSX™*4 for New Surround Channels (front- wide/front-high)

•4 DSP Modes for Gaming; Rock/Sports/Action/RPG

•Non-Scaling Configuration

•A-Form Listening Mode Memory

•Direct Mode

•Pure Audio Mode

•Music Optimizer*5 for Compressed Digital Music files

•192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

•Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP

•Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology

Connections

•7 HDMI*6 Inputs (1 on front panel) and 1 Output

•Onkyo pfor System Control

•5 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/3 Coaxial)

•Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)

•Universal Port for the Optional Dock for iPod*/HD Radio™*7 tuner module (North American models)/ DAB+ tuner module (European, Australian and Asian models)

•Dual Subwoofer Pre Out

•Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*8

•Powered Zone 2

•Internet Radio* Connectivity (SIRIUS Internet Radio*9/ vTuner/Last.fm/Pandora/Rhapsody/Slacker/Mediafly/ Napster)

*Services available may vary depending on the region.

•Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files

•Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with SBL/SBR

•Analog RGB Video Input (D-sub 15) for PC

Miscellaneous

•40 SIRIUS*9/FM/AM Presets (North American mod- els)

•40 FM/AM Presets (excluding North American mod- els)

•Audyssey MultEQ®*4 to Correct Room Acoustic Prob- lems

•Audyssey Dynamic EQ®*4 for Loudness Correction

•Audyssey Dynamic Volume®*4 to Maintain Optimal Listening Level and Dynamic Range

•Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)

•A/V Sync Control Function (up to 250 ms)

•Auto Power-down Function

•On-Screen Display via HDMI

•Preprogrammed (with onscreen display setup) RI-Com- patible Learning Remote with 4 Activities and Mode- Key LEDs

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Manufactured under license from THX Ltd. U.S. and foreign patent applications pending. THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which are registered in some jurisdic- tions. All rights reserved.

*2

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software.

© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

*3

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D sym- bol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*4

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ®, Audyssey DSX™, Audyssey Dynamic Volume® and Audyssey Dynamic EQ® are registered trademarks and trade- marks of Audyssey Laboratories.

*5 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

*6

“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.”

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Contents TX-NR708 Board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm Always consider the environmental issues and follow10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-likePrecautions Installing the Batteries Supplied AccessoriesUsing the Remote Controller Aiming the Remote ControllerContents Amplifier Features40 FM/AM Presets excluding North American mod- els ProcessingTHX Select2 Plus Amplifier is prohibitedFront & Rear Panels Front PanelCBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX, TUNER, TV/CD Display For detailed information, see the pages in parenthesesRear Panel PhonoZone 2 Line OUT jacks Standby button Remote ControllerControlling the AV Receiver Controlling the tunerAbout Home Theater Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Configuration Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting Your Speakers Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting the Speaker Cables Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2 to 5/8 12 to 15 mmUsing Dipole Speakers Connecting a Powered SubwooferConnecting a Power Amplifier Bi-amping the Front SpeakersAV Cables and Jacks About AV ConnectionsConnected image with AV components Hdmi cableConnecting Your Components with Hdmi Jack Signal Components AssignableAudio return channel ARC function Connecting Your Components Display when changing settingsFront Rear C Remote Control Connecting Onkyo uComponentsHow to record the video StepPlug the power cord into an AC wall outlet Connecting AntennaConnect the supplied power cord to the AV receiver’s AC InletSignal Selection Which Connections Should I Use?Video Connection Formats Depends on the Audio TV Out setting Audio Connection FormatsOnly the front L/R channels are output Turning Off Turning On/Off the AV ReceiverTurning On ON/STANDBYBasic Operations Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup MenusSetting the Display Brightness Playing the Connected ComponentMuting the AV Receiver Using the Home Menu Using the Sleep TimerSelecting Speaker Layout Using Headphones Changing the Input DisplayTurning Off the Components Using Easy MacrosRestoreing Default Changing Source ComponentFirst measurement position Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction Speaker SetupUsing Audyssey MultEQ Second−Sixth measurement positionsEnter Error Messages Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer Listening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the RadioPresetting FM/AM Stations Using RDS excluding North American and Taiwan modelsFinding Stations by Type PTY Listening to Traffic News TPRDS program types PTY Connecting a Recording Component RecordingAV Recording Using the Listening Modes Listening Mode ButtonsSelecting Listening Modes Explanatory Notes SP Layout Listening ModeAbout Listening Modes Input SourceListening Modes DTSDTS Express DTS-HD MasterAudio DSD *6Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout THXOnkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Common Procedures in Setup Menu Advanced SetupOn-screen Setup Menus MenuHdmi Input Input/Output AssignMonitor Out BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC TV/CD, PHONO, PortAnalog Audio Input Component Video InputDigital Audio Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX TV/CD, PHONO, PortSpeaker Settings Speaker Distance Level CalibrationEqualizer Settings THX Audio SetupBGC Audio Adjust Multiplex/MonoDolby Audyssey DSX Source SetupTheater-Dimensional LFE LevelDynamic Volume Reference LevelIntelliVolume SyncName Edit Wide Mode*1*2 Picture AdjustGame Mode Picture Mode*1*2Listening Mode Preset OSD Setup Hardware SetupVolume Setup MiscellaneousSirius Settings North American models TunerPower Control Audio Return ChannelTV Control Firmware Update Lock SetupAuto Power Down NetworkUsing the Audio Settings Setting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed Mode Re-EQAudio Selector Connecting the AV Receiver About NETNetwork Requirements Listening to Other Internet Radio Listening to Internet RadioListening to vTuner Internet Radio Playback starts and the following screen appearsPlaying Music Files on a Server Registering Presets*1Station and Song Presets Items on the Internet Radio Top MenuMP3 Windows Media Player 11 SetupSupported Audio File Formats WMAWAV Server RequirementsAbout Dlna AACRemote Playback from Media Server/ Personal Computer Windows Media Player 12 SetupUsing Remote Playback Supported Music File FormatsDhcp Network SettingsMac Address IP AddressAbout USB USB Mass Storage Device RequirementsPlaying Music Files on a USB Device Press NET/USB repeatedly to select the USB Plug your USB mass storage device into the AVReceiver’s USB port InputConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver ZoneSetting the Powered Zone Using Zone Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiverUse Front WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R terminals to Muting Zone Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote ControllerAdjusting the Volume for Zone StandbyUsing a Multiroom Kit with Zone Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetExtended Mode control Connecting the iPod Directly to the USB PortStandard Mode control Controlling iPodConnecting an Onkyo Dock Models sold are different depending on the regionOnkyo Dock Cable Using the Onkyo Dock UP-A1 DockWithout the RI Control Controlling Your iPodRI Dock With the RI ControlND-S1 Repeat Random Play Mode DISPLAY*7 Muting Album +Available buttons ON, Standby TOP MenuPreprogrammed Remote Control Codes Looking up for Remote Control CodeControlling Other Components Entering Remote Control Codes Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via uYou can reset the remote controller to its default settings Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller Controlling Other ComponentsON, Standby Input Enter Setup Search Repeat Random Play ModeVCR/PVR Guide TOP MenuTo learn more commands, repeat steps 2 Learning CommandsUsing Normal Macros Deleting Learning CommandsMaking Macros Deleting MacrosRunning Macros Can’t turn on the AV receiver TroubleshootingStandby indicator flashes red There’s no sound, or it’s very quietAbout DTS signals There’s no sound with a certain signal formatCan’t select the Pure Audio listening mode Only the front speakers produce soundThere’s no picture Remote controller doesn’t workBeginning of audio received by an Hdmi in can’t be heard There’s no picture from a source connected to an HdmiCan’t access the server or Internet radio Can’t learn commands from another remote controllerCan’t access the music files on a USB device Stand-by power consumptionCBL/SAT, GAME, or AUX input How do I change the language of a multiplex sourceUfunctions don’t work Nent Video Monitor OUTGeneral SpecificationsAmplifier Section Tuner Section Video SectionAudio Outputs OthersAbout Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAbout Copyright Protection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder About p-compatible componentsOperations that can be performed with p connection Confirm the settings How to connect and setupConfirm the connecting and setting Operate with the remote controllerVideo Resolution Chart OutputOutput Memo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo China Limited

TX-NR708 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR708 is a high-performance AV receiver that offers a superb blend of power, versatility, and advanced technology, making it a top choice for home theater enthusiasts. Designed to deliver an immersive audio and video experience, it supports a wide array of formats and features that cater to modern needs.

One of the standout features of the TX-NR708 is its 7.2 channel configuration, which allows for the creation of a powerful surround sound setup. With a rated output of 100 watts per channel, this receiver can drive even demanding speakers while ensuring clarity and detail across a wide range of frequencies. It also supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, delivering lossless audio quality that can bring movies, music, and gaming to life.

In terms of video capabilities, the TX-NR708 is equipped with HDMI 1.4 inputs, which support 3D video and 4K upscaling. This ensures that users can enjoy their content at the highest quality available, making it a future-proof option as 4K content becomes more accessible. The receiver also includes advanced video processing technologies, such as Faroudja DCDi Cinema, enhancing video signals for better clarity and color accuracy.

The Onkyo TX-NR708 features Audyssey MultEQ room calibration technology, which measures the acoustic properties of the listening environment and automatically adjusts the receiver’s settings to provide optimal sound performance. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who may encounter acoustic challenges in their rooms, ensuring a consistent and balanced audio experience.

Connectivity is another area where the TX-NR708 excels. It includes multiple HDMI inputs, digital audio inputs, and analog connections, making it easy to integrate with various devices. Moreover, it supports various streaming services and internet radio through built-in networking features, allowing users to enjoy their favorite music directly from the receiver.

The Onkyo TX-NR708 also includes an intuitive on-screen display and a remote control that simplifies navigation and operation. With its combination of power, advanced technology, and versatile connectivity options, the Onkyo TX-NR708 stands out as an exceptional choice for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment system. Whether for movies, gaming, or music, this receiver is designed to deliver a captivating and immersive experience.
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