TX-NR5000E
RS232 PORT
The TX-NR5000E is ready to grow with you. Let’s face it, this receiver is an investment and you wouldn’t want it to become obsolete anytime soon. The bi-directional RS232 port and software upgradable capability of this receiver means that you’re ready for those decoding enhancements that are sure to come. But the RS232 isn’t just for upgrading, it also provides an even more powerful controller option–seamlessly interfacing with touchscreen controllers from industry leaders such as AMX and Crestron. The control possibilities throughout the house are endless.
ETHERNET CABLE PLUG-IN CAPABILITY
Making ONKYO’s lineup of receivers network-ready this Ethernet port located on the back of the TX-NR5000E allows you to bring a world of music into your home. Enjoy unprecedented access to radio stations throughout the world through ONKYO’s exclusive Net-Tune protocol in conjunction with a broadband modem hooked up to a router in turn connected to your receiver. Even if you haven’t made the upgrade to broadband, Net-Tune Central, [your media distribution software] turns your computer into a hard disc server. Your computer’s music files–MP3, WAV and WMA–are streamed through Ethernet so you can experience your music not on the underperforming speakers in your computer but on your home cinema speakers via the TX-NR5000E.
COMPOSITE AND S-VIDEO UPCONVERSION TO COMPONENT VIDEO
Convenience is assured thanks to the ability to run just one cable from your receiver to your high-definition display TV with the upconversion of composite and S-Video signals to component video. Let’s be realistic, while the TX-NR5000E is one of the most advanced components on
the face of the earth, you’re still likely to have some composite or S-Video only
components around the house. Hook-up your video player, CD player, LD player–all your S-Video or composite video out components–to the back of this receiver and each signal will flow to your compatible TV or projector via one component cable.
MULTI-ZONE OPERATION
Enjoy a surround sound movie in one room, while someone else listens to stereo music in another. All without the need
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still not enough for you, add an external amplifier for a third zone you can control from the TX-NR5000E.
MORE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS THAN
YOU’LL KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH
Take a look at the rear panel and you’ll soon realize this is no ordinary receiver. In addition to 7.1 multi-channel inputs for analogue DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD, you get thir- teen digital inputs, 12 of which are assignable, for connect- ing a digital TV, including a digital set-top box broadcast satellite (DBS) and other digital based sources, say a DVD, CD and/or LD player, a digital VCR… the list goes on. Four digital outputs allows you to make direct digital dubs to digital devices like a DVD recorder, CD-RW, MiniDisc and DAT decks. If you really want to shake the room, con- nect two subwoofers. And don’t worry, we didn’t forget the newest additions. Two high-quality audio & video HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs and one output are matched with a pair of i.LINK digital inputs. An Ethernet port for Net-Tune finishes off the connectivity roll-call newcomers. Finally–and this is highly unlikely–in the event you need even more power, there are pre-out jacks for each channel to plug in external amplifiers.
4 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS AND 2 OUTPUTS
DVD looks wonderful through composite or S-Video connections. But to video- philes, only component video will do. These component video inputs and out- puts–not to worry, there’s enough to go around–can carry HDTV signals in ana- logue component format, and handle progressive-scan DVD with ease.
