BLACK SILVER
TX-NR1008
9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver
Microphone for
Audyssey
The less frequently used
controls are neatly tucked away
behind the drop-down panel.
The EasyWay to Enjoy Home Networking and Distributed Audio
TheTX-NR1008 is an upper-mid-range A/V powerhouse designed to give you maximum set-up flexibility in the home. Its 9.2 speaker
channels let you enjoy a multichannel source in your main room, plus powered audio in two other rooms. Or you can use the extra
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channels to take full advantage of the new surround dimensions of Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz. Other processing highlights
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include DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD for pristine lossless audio on Blu-ray Disc, and HDMI upscaling of all video sources
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to 1080p with Faroudja DCDi Cinema .As a network A/V receiver compatible withWindows 7 and DLNA, theTX-NR1008 lets you
stream audio from your PC or from internet radio channels such as vTuner and Last.fm. Set up and calibration are easy and accurate,
thanks to ISF video calibration, a new overlaid graphical on-screen display, and Audyssey room correction and equalization. Bi-amping
capability and a smorgasbord of the latest connections complete what is an outstanding entertainment package.
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streaming feature. Another benefit of having theTX-NR1008 connected
to the internet is that you can then easily update its firmware.
*Availability of services depends on region.
HDMI 1.4a Support for 3DVideo and Audio Return
Channel
The seven HDMI 1.4a inputs on theTX-NR1008 let you simultaneously
connect high-def sources such as a Blu-ray player, a gaming console, and
a cable/satellite tuner. And the two HDMI outputs let you send a
pristine signal at the same time to two different high-resolution displays.
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-compatibleTVs coming to market.The
TX-NR1008 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.
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Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz Add New
Dimensions to Surround Sound
TheTX-NR1008 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 theTX-NR1008’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.
PC Audio and Internet Radio via Network Function with
DLNA 1.5 and Windows 7 Compatibility
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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, theTX-NR1008 takes
streaming audio and internet radio to a whole new level. MP3,WMA,
WMA Lossless, FLAC,WAV, OggVorbis, 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-NR1008 brings to life a huge array of internet radio channels from
Last.fm, Napster, 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 “PlayTo” media-
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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 achieveTHX Select2 Plus certification, the
TX-NR1008 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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