4 0 1 1 3 2 E N | Onkyo TX-NR818 specification

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TX-NR818 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR818 is a powerful network receiver that stands out in the crowded field of home audio equipment. Aimed at home theater enthusiasts, this 7.2-channel AV receiver delivers superior sound quality, advanced connectivity options, and a suite of features designed to enhance the listening experience.

One of the standout features of the TX-NR818 is its ability to decode high-resolution audio formats. It supports lossless formats like FLAC and ALAC up to 192 kHz/24-bit, ensuring that audiophiles can enjoy music as it was meant to be heard. With built-in support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, this receiver can handle complex surround sound setups, making it ideal for movies and gaming.

The TX-NR818 is also equipped with advanced connectivity options, including eight HDMI inputs and two outputs. This allows users to connect multiple devices, such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices, all while supporting 3D video and 4K upscaling. The MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) input even lets you connect your smartphone or tablet directly, ensuring seamless playback of mobile content on your big screen.

For those who appreciate modern convenience, the Onkyo TX-NR818 features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. This allows users to stream music wirelessly from their smartphone or tablet using services like Spotify and Pandora, or directly from their home network. The receiver is also compatible with the Onkyo remote app, providing intuitive control from mobile devices.

Another key feature is the unique AccuEQ room calibration technology, which tailors the receiver’s audio output to the specific characteristics of your home theater space. This automated setup process optimizes speaker placement and equalization, delivering a more balanced and immersive sound experience.

Additionally, the TX-NR818 supports multiple zones, allowing users to enjoy different audio in various rooms of the house. This multi-room capability ensures that every part of your home can enjoy the benefits of high-quality sound.

In summary, the Onkyo TX-NR818 combines advanced audio technologies, a flexible connectivity suite, and user-friendly features, making it a prime choice for anyone looking to elevate their home theater experience. Its blend of performance, versatility, and modern streaming options truly sets it apart in today’s competitive AV receiver market.

Contents

TX-NR818 En-2 Precautions En-3 En-4 For models having a power cord with a polarized plugSur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessoriesInstalling the batteries Aiming the remote controller Table of Contents Features En-7 Front & Rear Panels En-8Front Panel North American models European, Australian and Asian models En-9 En-10 Display En-11 Rear PanelFront L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R, SB/FH/FW Subwoofer Front L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R Remote Controller En-12Controlling the AV Receiver Controlling the tuner Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Configuration Connecting the Speaker Cables En-14 Channel playback Speaker Connection Precautions En-15Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels Speaker Color Using Dipole Speakers Using Powered SubwoofersEn-16 Bi-amping the Front Speakers Connecting a Power Amplifier Using Speakers Without Crossover NetworkYou need to make the setting before connecting the speakers En-17 En-18 About AV ConnectionsAV Cables and Jacks Hdmi Connecting Components with Hdmi En-19Audio Return Channel ARC function MHL Mobile High-Definition Link Connecting Your Components En-20To be Front Rear Connecting Onkyo RI Components System On/Auto Power OnRemote Control En-21 Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the AntennasEn-22 Turning On/Off the AV ReceiverEn-23 Turning On Initial Setup Selecting the Language for the Onscreen Setup MenusAudyssey MultEQ XT32 Auto Setup En-24 Remote Mode Setup Terminating the Initial SetupEn-25 Source Connection En-26 PlaybackPlaying the Connected Component Controlling Contents of USB or Network Devices En-27 En-28 Understanding Icons on the DisplayPlaying an iPod/iPhone via USB Press USB repeatedly to select the USBFront input Playing a USB Device En-29Listening to vTuner Internet Radio En-30 Registering Other Internet RadioAdding vTuner Internet Radio Stations to Favorites Adding to My Favorites Changing the Icon Layout on the Network Service Screen Windows Media Player 11 SetupEn-31 Playing Music Files on a Server Dlna Windows Media Player 12 Setup Using Remote PlaybackEn-32 Remote Playback Windows 7 Setup En-33Playing Music Files on a Shared Folder Playing music files on a shared folder Using the Tuner Tuning into Radio StationsPresetting AM/FM Stations En-34 En-35 Using RDS excluding North American modelsMode Playing Audio and Video from Separate Sources En-36Listening to Traffic News TP Using Basic Functions Using the Automatic Speaker SetupMeasurement procedure En-37 En-38 Error Messages Changing the Speaker Setup ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer En-39 Using the Listening Modes En-40Selecting Listening Modes About Listening Modes En-41 Input SourceSpeaker Layout Or surround back En-42 Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes En-43 Listening ModesDSD*3 DTS En-44 En-45 En-46 En-47 Using the Home MenuUSB Using the Sleep Timer Setting the Display BrightnessEn-48 Displaying Source Information Using the Whole House Mode Using HeadphonesEn-49 Selecting Speaker Layout Using Easy Macros Restoring DefaultEn-50 Turning Off the Components On-screen Setup Using the Quick SetupEn-51 Explanatory Notes Using the Audio Settings of Quick Setup En-52Sound Program Tone Control Dolby Volume En-53Audyssey Late Night Re-EQ En-54Screen Centered Dialog En-55 Using the Setup Menu HomeSubwoofer Setup Menu Items About the Hybrid Standby IndicatorEn-56 En-57 Input/Output AssignMonitor Out SUB En-58 Hdmi InputComponent Video Input BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, STB/DVR, GAME1, GAME2, PC, TV/CD, Phono Speaker Setup Speaker SettingsEn-59 Digital Audio Input En-60 Speaker Distance En-61Level Calibration Equalizer Settings THX Audio SetupEn-62 BGC En-63 Digital Processing Crossover Network Audio Adjust En-64Multiplex/Mono Dolby En-65 Theater-Dimensional En-66Audyssey DSX LFE Level Source Setup En-67 IntelliVolume IntelliVolumeEn-68 Sync Picture Adjust En-69Name Edit Name En-70 En-71 Listening Mode Preset Setting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed ModeEn-72 Audio Selector Volume Setup En-73Miscellaneous DTS/DTS-ES/DTS-HD Hardware Setup OSD SetupEn-74 Tuner En-75 Hdmi ControlRIHDHdmi Through ` Last Auto Standby En-76Network Lock Setup Remote Controller SetupEn-77 Connecting Your Zone Speakers Directly to the AV receiver Multi ZoneEn-78 Making Multi Zone Connections Connecting the Zone Speakers to an Additional Amplifier Operating on the remote controllerEn-79 Controlling Multi Zone Components En-80 Adjusting the Volume for ZonesMuting Zones Using a Multiroom Kit with Other Components Using a Multiroom Kit with ZoneUsing a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet En-81 Using the Onkyo Dock IPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo DockEn-82 RI Dock En-83 Controlling Your iPod/iPhoneWith the RI Control Without the RI Control Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes Looking up for Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components En-84 En-85 Entering Remote Control CodesRemapping Colored Buttons Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via RI Resetting the Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller En-86 Controlling MHL-Enabled Mobile Device En-87TV operation Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD player operation En-88 Deleting Acquired Commands Learning CommandsEn-89 Using Normal Macros En-90Making Macros Running Macros Troubleshooting PowerEn-91 Audio En-92 Remote Controller En-93Tuner Video En-94 RI Dock for iPod/iPhoneZone 2/3 Music Server and Internet Radio USB Device Playback En-95Others Important Note Regarding Video Playback En-96Video Monitor OUT Firmware Update En-97Updating the Firmware via Network Before Starting Update Procedure TroubleshootingErrors during an update via network En-98 En-99 Updating the Firmware via USB Errors during an update via USB En-100 En-101 Connection Tips and Video Signal PathVideo Connection Formats En-102 Signal SelectionAudio Connection Formats Video Resolution Chart En-103Output available Output Using an RIHD- compatible TV, Player, or Recorder En-104About p-Compatible Components Operations that can be performed with Connection How to connect and setup Confirm the connection and settingsConfirm the settings En-105 About Hdmi En-106Supported Audio Formats About Copyright Protection Network/USB Features Connecting to the NetworkEn-107 Network Requirements En-108 Server RequirementsUSB Device Requirements Server playback Supported Audio File Formats En-109About Dlna En-110 License and Trademark InformationTHX Select2 Plus Specifications En-111 4 0 1 1 3 2 E N Using Internet Radio Common Procedures in Internet Radio MenuUsing Multiple Accounts En-1 Getting Started U.S. only Pandora internet radioMenu Items Using the keyboard screen Using Rhapsody U.S. onlyRANDOM, Repeat Using the SiriusXM Internet Radio North American only Use q/wto select Sign In, and then press EnterChannel list screen for the selected category appears Use q/wto select the desired channel and then press Using Last.fm Internet Radio Using scrobbling control Using Slacker Personal Radio Playing Contents on the AV Receiver Using MP3tunesCreating an Account on your Computer Utilisation d’une webradio Fr-1Procédures courantes dans le menu de webradio Utilisation de plusieurs comptes Fr-2 Pour commencer États-UnisUniquement Eléments du menu Utilisation de Rhapsody Etats-Unis Fr-3Utilisation de l’écran clavier Fr-4 Permet d’ajouter un canal à la liste My Favorites Fr-5 Utilisation de la webradio Last.fmPour vous déconnecter de votre compte Permet d’ajouter une station à la liste My Favorites Fr-6 La télécommandeUtilisation de Slacker Personal Radio Uso de Internet Radio Es-1Procedimientos comunes en el menú Internet Radio Uso de múltiples cuentas Primeros pasos solo EE.UU Es-2Elementos del menú Uso de Rhapsody sólo EE.UU Es-3Utilización de la pantalla de teclado Es-4 Uso de SiriusXM Internet Radio solo NorteaméricaUtilice q/wpara seleccionar Sign In, y luego pulse Enter Añade una emisora a la lista Mis favoritos Es-5 Uso de Last.fm Internet RadioLast.fm es un servicio musical que sabe lo que le gusta Utilice q/wpara seleccionar un menú y luego pulse Es-6 Uso de Slacker Personal RadioPuede controlar las pistas con los botones del Mando a distancia 4 0 1 1 8 9 B Using Internet Radio Recommendations Internetradio verwenden De-1Allgemeine Verfahren bei den Internetradio-Menüs Drücken Sie NET Menüsymbole Verwendung von Last.fm Internet RadioVerwendung der Tastaturanzeige Wiedergabe zu starten Remote Control Codes Codes de télécommande Códigos de control remotoRemarques Notas Fernbedienungscodes Codici del telecomandoHinweise Afstandsbedieningscodes FjärrstyrningskoderOpmerkingen Anmärkningar 遥控代码 Dedicated Onkyo Receiver Cable Set Top BoxCable/PVR Combination Iptv CD-R AccessoryCassette Deck Video Accessory Satellite Set Top Box HTS ITTNeotion NPG SAT/PVR Combination Television AOC ARTATD BPL ESA ESCGEC GFM LXI MEIMGA MTC RFT SBRSEI SLX PVR VCRTV/VCR Combination DVD REC TVEBlu-ray Disc DVD-R HD-DVD TV/DVD Combination Memo 4 0 1 0 9