Microphone for
Audyssey
TX-NR708 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver
Adding Network Prowess to Awesome Mid-Range Functionality
As the first—and most affordable—of Onkyo’s new-season network-capable A/V receivers, the TX-NR708 brings the audio goldmine of
internet radio to your living room. Now you can kick back on the sofa and surf all your favorite channels in superior fidelity. With seven
HDMI
Æ
1.4a inputs, the TX-NR708 offers copious connection possibilities, as well as 3D video compatibility. For your convenience, one of
the HDMI inputs is located on the front panel, along with a USB input for flash memory devices and iPod models. If you want to connect
a non-HDMI multichannel component—say, a legacy SACD or DVD player—the TX-NR708 sports a full complement of 7.1-channel
analog inputs. The Onkyo name connotes serious audio quality, so it’s no surprise to find low-jitter Burr-Brown DACs and sophisticated
Audyssey MultEQ
Æ
room-correction onboard, along with lossless HD audio formats and the expansive surround dimensions of Audyssey
DSX
™
and Dolby
Æ
Pro Logic
Æ
IIz. All of this processing and connectivity power receives the coveted THX
Æ
Select2 Plus
™
stamp of
approval.
HDMI
Æ
1.4a Support for 3D Video and Audio Return
Channel
The seven HDMI 1.4a inputs on the TX-NR708 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. As the latest version of
this connector, HDMI 1.4a adds the exciting possibilities of 3D video
and an Audio Return Channel. 3D video is the next big thing in home
entertainment, with movie, game, and broadcast content on the
increase and 3D-compatible TVs entering the market. The TX-NR708
also offers the convenience of an Audio Return Channel via HDMI.
Audio content received directly by your HDTV’s tuner can be sent
“upstream” to your A/V receiver, without the need for a separate S/
PDIF audio cable.
PC Audio and Internet Radio via Network Function with
DLNA 1.5 and Windows
Æ
7 Compatibility
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-NR708 takes
streaming audio and internet radio to a whole new level. MP3, WMA,
WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, and LPCM audio
files—whether on your PC or from the internet—can now be played
back through your main system with unprecedented power and fidelity.
The TX-NR708 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 new Windows
7 platform, which includes the DLNA 1.5-specified “Play To” media-
streaming feature. Another benefit of having the TX-NR708 connected
to the internet is that you can then easily update its firmware.
*Availability of services depends on region.
Audyssey DSX
™
and Dolby
Æ
Pro Logic
Æ
IIz Add New
Dimensions to Surround Sound
The TX-NR708 handles two new surround-sound technologies
from Audyssey and Dolby that offer exciting new ways to set up
the speakers in your home cinema system. Audyssey DSX lets you
incorporate “front wide” speakers, in place of the usual surround
back speakers, to expand the width of the soundstage. Set up at
a recommended 60° off center, these channels help to produce a
more realistic soundstage and a more immersive listening experience.
Alternatively, Audyssey DSX can reconfigure the TX-NR708’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.
THX
Æ
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-NR708 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.
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