
TX-NR801 
THX SELECT 
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)  | 
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• Absolute ground plate  | 
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry  | 
• 192   | 
(L/C/R/SW/SL/SR)  | 
• 96   | 
(SBL/SBR) | 
• 96   | 
• Full bandwidth power to all 7  | 
main channels  | 
• Discrete power amplifier circuitry for  | 
all channels  | 
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drive for all channels  | 
• Powered Zone 2 Capability  | 
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• Digital upsampling  | 
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heat sink  | 
• Low Frequency Effect (LFE)  | 
level control  | 
• Massive isolated transformer  | 
•7.1 Multichannel input for 
•7 sets of 
•32-bit  dual DSP chips
•39 DSP modes
•A-Form  Listening Mode Memory
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•Composite to 
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•Crossover adjustment
(40/60/80/100/120/150 Hz)
•Direct Mode
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•Front panel video, 
•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
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Other Performance Features
•IntelliVolume
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•Absolute volume display
•Audio mute (remote)
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•Brushed aluminum front panel
•Headphone jack (standard size)
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•Individual input selectors for each source
•IR input/output terminal
•Precision digital 
•RIAA Phono Equalizer
•Separate PC (printed circuit) boards for audio and video sources
•Sleep timer via remote
•Powerful backlit/preprogrammed learning remote with 
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)  | 
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)  | 130  | W + 130 W (8 Ω, Front)  | 
0.08 % (Rated Power)  | ||
Damping Factor  | 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)  | |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance | 200 mV/50 kΩ (CD, Tape, DVD, VIDEO   | |
Line  | ||
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   | |
Output Level and Impedance | 200 mV/470 Ω (Tape, Video   | |
Rec out  | ||
Line out  | 100 mV/470 Ω (Zone 2)  | |
Pre out  | 1.0 V/470 Ω  | |
Frequency Response  | 10   | |
Tone Control  | ± 10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS)  | |
± 10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)  | ||
110 dB (Line in,   | ||
Speaker Impedance  | 6   | |
VIDEO SECTION
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
Video  | 1.0  | |
  | 0.7  | |
  | 0.28   | |
  | 1.0  | |
Component Video Frequency Response .. 
TUNER SECTION
[FM]  | 
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Tuning Frequency Range  | 87.50   | 
Usable Sensitivity  | 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω IHF)  | 
FM Stereo  | 
• 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, 
•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 
Internet Features
• 30 Internet radio random presets
• Ether (Homenetwork) port
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• MP3, WAV, WMA decoding
FM/AM Tuner Features
• 40 FM/AM random presets
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• AM loop antenna supplied  | 
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• Character input (Tuner presets,  | 
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input selector)  | 
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• FM auto scan tuning  | 
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• FM/cable TV simulcast  | 
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recording/playback  | 
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• FM indoor antenna supplied  | Powerful backlit /  | 
• FM stereo indicator | preprogrammed  | 
learning remote | |
• Outstanding selectivity and sensitivity | with   | 
FM Mono  | 11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 Ω IHF)  | 
70 dB   | |
FM Stereo  | |
FM Mono  | 76 dB   | 
Total Harmonic Distortion | 
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FM Stereo  | 0.3 %  | 
FM Mono  | 0.2 %  | 
FM Stereo Separation  | 45 dB at 1 kHz, 30 dB at 100   | 
[AM]  | 
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Tuning Frequency Range  | 522   | 
Usable Sensitivity  | 
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AM  | 30 µV  | 
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AM  | 40 dB  | 
Total Harmonic Distortion  | 
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AM  | 0.7 %  | 
GENERAL | 
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Power Supply  | AC   | 
Power Consumption  | 655 W  | 
2 W  | |
Dimensions (W x H x D)  | 435 x 175 x 459 mm  | 
Weight  | 17.5 kg | 
NPR No. 03N42 09/03 Printed in Japan
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