HDMI™ Support for 3D Video and Audio Return Channel
The six HDMI inputs on the TX-NR609 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. The HDMI implementation on this receiver supports both 3D video and an Audio Return Channel, along with numerous high-resolution formats. 3D video brings exciting possibilities to home entertainment, with movie, game, and broadcast content on the increase and 3D-compatible TVs now on the market. Meanwhile, the Audio Return Channel allows audio content received directly by your HDTV’s tuner to be sent “upstream”
via HDMI to your A/V receiver, without the need for a separate S/PDIF audio cable.
Network Capability Delivers Internet Radio and Network Audio Streaming via Ethernet
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-NR609 takes streaming audio and internet radio to a whole new level. MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, and LPCM audio files
can now be played back through your main system with unprecedented power and fidelity. The TX-NR609 also brings to life a huge array of internet radio channels from Last.fm* and vTuner. As well as being compatible with earlier platforms, the receiver is compatible with Microsoft’s Windows™ 7 platform, which includes the DLNA
1.5-specified “Play To” media-streaming feature. The TX-NR609’s internet connectivity has the added benefit of making firmware updates simpler than ever.
*Availability of services depends on region.
Direct Digital Connection of iPod/iPhone via Front-Panel USB Port
The TX-NR609’s front-panel USB port lets you access MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, and AAC audio files stored on a USB flash drive or iPod/ iPhone. As the audio signals are transported in digital form, rather than analog, there is much less chance for signal degradation. End result: your music sounds cleaner and more faithful to the original. A further benefit of the USB input is that it lets you use the system’s remote controller to play back audio files on the connected device.
THX™ Select2 Plus™ Certified
THX Select2 Plus certification is specified for rooms where the screen-to-seat viewing distance is 3 to 4 meters and the room volume is around 56 cubic meters. To achieve THX Select2 Plus certification, the TX-NR609 had to meet the world’s most demanding standards for home cinema audio quality and performance, and play at reference volume levels with minimal distortion.
Marvell Qdeo™ Video Chip for 4K Upscaling and Processing
The TX-NR609 offers full 4K (3840 x 2160) upscaling of standard video sources such as 480i/p, 720p, and 1080i/p. Interlaced-to-progressive conversion and scaling are performed by a high-quality Marvell Qdeo video- processing chip. Qdeo is a versatile video processor that uses algorithms designed to erase video noise and artifacts such as jaggies and feathering. Played back on a compatible wide-screen display, your Blu-ray Discs and DVDs will look more detailed and cinematic than ever.
Audyssey DSX™ and Dolby™ Pro Logic™ IIz Add Expanded Dimensions to Surround Sound
The TX-NR609 handles two advanced surround-sound technologies from Audyssey and Dolby that offer exciting new ways to set up the speakers in your home cinema system. Audyssey DSX can reconfigure the TX-NR609’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 front-height speaker option that likewise works to create a more enveloping home cinema experience.
Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
Three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry is a core Onkyo technology that brings greater efficiency to the TX-NR609. It incorporates a low-NFB design to remove distortion and enhance the natural character of audio signals. Sensitive to oscillations, this circuitry requires very advanced control technology in order to be incorporated into the amplifier.
Overlaid Graphical On-Screen Display and GUI Navigation
Changing the TX-NR609’s settings is a seamless affair, thanks to the receiver’s overlaid graphical On-Screen Display (OSD). Set-up menus appear overlaid on the video image you’re watching, so you don’t have to switch to a blank screen background. Meanwhile, a new GUI lets you smoothly navigate internet radio and iPod/iPhone contents. The OSD and GUI both operate over HDMI, making excellent use of that versatile interface.
SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier Section
Power Output | | |
Front L/R | 160 | W/Ch |
| (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, IEC) |
Center | 160 | W |
| (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, IEC) |
Surround L/R | 160 | W/Ch |
| (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, IEC) |
Surround Back L/R or Front High L/R
| 160 | W/Ch |
| (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, IEC) |
Dynamic Power | 240 | W (3 Ω, Front) |
| 210 | W (4 Ω, Front) |
| 120 | W (8 Ω, Front) |
THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise) |
| 0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, Half power) |
Damping Factor | 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance
200 mV/2.2 kΩ (Rec out)
Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance 2.0 V/2.2 kΩ (Rec out)
Frequency Response | 5 | Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass) |
Tone Control | ±10 dB, 50 Hz (Bass) |
| ±10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble) |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 106 dB (Line, IHF-A) |
Speaker Impedance | 4 | Ω–16 Ω or 6 Ω–16 Ω |
Video Section
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
Video1.0 Vp–p/75 Ω (Component Y)
0.7 Vp–p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
1.0Vp–p/75 Ω (Composite)
Component Video Frequency Response
5 Hz–100 MHz/0 dB, -3 dB
Tuner Section
Tuning Frequency Range | |
FM | 87.5 MHz–108 MHz |
AM | 522 kHz–1,611 kHz |
| 530 kHz–1,710 kHz |
FM/AM Preset Memory | 40 stations |
General | |
Power Supply | AC 220–240 V~, 50/60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 610 W |
Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 173.5 x 328 mm |
Weight | 11.3 kg |
CARTON
Dimensions (W x H x D) 570 x 297 x 423 mm
Supplied Accessories
•Indoor FM antenna • AM loop antenna • Speaker cable labels
•Speaker set-up microphone • Instruction manual
•Quick set-up guide • Remote controller • AA (R6) batteries x 2
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 reserved. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS, DTS-HD, and the Symbol are registered trademarks and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories, Inc. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, and Audyssey Dynamic Volume are registered trademarks and Audyssey DSX is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories, Inc. 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. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch 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. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance. x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Windows 7 and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Marvell is a registered trademark and Qdeo is a trademark of Marvell or its affiliates. WRAT, Music Optimizer, and Theater-Dimensional are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
