TX-SR308 5.1-Channel Home Cinema Receiver
The Ideal Choice for Newcomers—a High-Value
Home Cinema Centerpiece
At the budget-conscious end of the home entertainment spectrum, you’re looking to maximize performance and features without
putting undue strain on your finances. At Onkyo, we get it. That’s why we’ve redefined the entry-level A/V receiver once more, with
the high-value TX-SR308. Not only is it ready for the 3D video—thanks to its HDMI
®
1.4a specification—but it also handles
high-definition lossless audio codecs from Dolby and DTS. Advanced A/V processing on a bedrock of classic Onkyo engineering is
complemented by a bevy of convenient features: a new overlaid On-Screen Display for easy adjustment of settings; a Universal Port for
single-cable connection of peripherals; and a front-panel audio input for direct connection of iPods and other MP3 players. With the
TX-SR308, you get an affordable home cinema centerpiece ready to drive the latest high-def entertainment sources.
HDMI
®
1.4a Support for 3D Video and Audio Return
Channel
HDMI has fast become the cable of choice for connecting today’s A/V
components. The three HDMI 1.4a inputs on the TX-SR308 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 on the near horizon. The
TX-SR308 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.
Decoding of High-Definition Surround-Sound Codecs
The TX-SR308 can decode Dolby
®
TrueHD and DTS-HD Master
Audio
™
—two lossless formats that enable delivery of a bit-for-bit
soundtrack identical to the studio master track. These codecs,
previously available only on mid-range and high-end receivers,
take advantage of the high data capacity of the Blu-ray format.
The TX-SR308 also handles two “lossy” audio formats: Dolby
®
Digital
Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
™
. Dolby Digital Plus is
designed to accompany high-definition video delivered via disc media,
broadcasts, and online content. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio,
meanwhile, offers a greater bit rate, a higher sampling rate, and more
channels than the core DTS technology.
Universal Port for Single-Cable Connection of Optional
Onkyo Dock for iPhone
™
/iPod
®
or DAB+ Radio Tuner
A proprietary Universal Port located on the rear side of the TX-SR308
lets you connect an optional UP-A1 Dock for iPhone/iPod or UP-DT1
DAB+ Radio Tuner. If you have both peripheral devices, they can easily
be “daisy chained” via an input on the UP-DT1. A key advantage of the
Universal Port is that it accepts video and audio signals through the
same cable that sends a power supply from the receiver to the devices.
Net result: more connectivity, less cable clutter.
Convenient Overlaid On-Screen Display via HDMI
Changing your A/V receiver’s settings is now more seamless than ever,
thanks to the TX-SR308’s new overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD)
feature. On-screen set-up menus appear overlaid on the video image
you’re watching. This means you can adjust the settings immediately,
without having to switch back and forth from a blank screen
background.
Four Game Modes for More Realistic Action
These four gaming modes create an audio experience with more
realism and impact. You can select from Rock, Sports, Action, or RPG
(Role Playing Game) modes to match your gaming content.
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