Onkyo TX-NR709 Overview

As further proof of their excellence in home theater equipment, the TX-NR709 7.2 Channel Network A/V Receiver from Onkyo offers premium A/V processing, Blu-ray and 3D content compatibility and an array of connections to accommodate both legacy and advanced gear.

Eight HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs allow for compatibility with full HD sources, while several analog and digital inputs including S-Video and 7.1 channel analog multi-channel inputs can handle older components. These support lossless audio from Dolby and DTS, 3D content, and Audio Return Channel and 4K resolution video upscaling with a Marvell Qdeo video chip.

A front-panel USB port allows for a digital connection of your iPod or iPhone, so you can incorporate your iTunes music and videos into your home theater setup. Since the TX-NR709 is network capable, you can also stream audio from your PC or internet radio into your entertainment space. This receiver also features Audyssey MultEQ XT to precisely calibrate the soundfield to match the dimensions and characteristics of your room for unparalleled audio.

Browse all of this content quickly and easily thanks to the graphical OSD and navigation GUI. This receiver also offers bi-amping capability, 7.2-channel pre-outs, and a phono input to provide you with thrilling sights and sounds in your own living room.

7.2 Channel Surround Sound
A realistic, cinematic experience is yours with the 110-watts per channel TX-NR709 that offers support for a 7.2-channel system. It can provide enveloping surround sound with high fidelity audio for your favorite movies, music and games. Since it is also armed with dual subwoofer pre-outs, you can enjoy additional heart-pumping bass to support your movies and music.
7 HDMI 1.4a Inputs With 3D and ARC
An array of connectivity options includes 8 HDMI 1.4a (one on the front panel), 2 component video, 4 S-Video, one PC hookup, and 5 composite video inputs. If you're connecting by HDMI, the 1.4a specification means this receiver can carry 3D video and an Audio Return Channel (ARC). If you also have a 3D-ready display, 3D-ready cable and 3D glasses, you're on your way to enjoy wraparound visuals with 3D Blu-ray discs and gaming. Support for ARC means you can send audio data from your TV "upstream" to the receiver to eliminate the need for a separate audio connection.
Marvell Qdeo 4K Upscaling
The TX-NR709 can upscale your standard video source materials like 480i/p, 720p, and 1080i/p all the way up to 4K x 2K (3840 x 2160). Upscaling is powered by a video chip from Marvell Qdeo, a video processor that utilizes algorithms designed to eliminate video noise and artifacts like "jaggies" and feathering. If you have a compatible widescreen display, this means your Blu-ray discs and DVDs will achieve more detail and cinematic picture quality.
Stream PC Audio and Internet Radio
This receiver connects to your home internet connection or home PC. It provides access to internet radio sources like Pandora, Rhapsody, Napster, Slacker, Sirius/XM Internet Radio, MediaFly and vTuner with high fidelity audio reproduction. It is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 platform and includes a DLNA certification for media streaming.
Audyssey DSX and Dolby Dolby Pro Logic IIz
With support for Audyssey DSX, you can incorporate "front wide" speakers in place of surround back speakers to achieve a wider soundstage. Audyssey DSX can also reconfigure this receiver's surround back channels to offer "front height" channels. These can carry ambient non-directional audio for a new vertical dimension to your movies and games. Dolby Pro Logic IIz offers a similar "front height" speaker option that works to give you an even more immersive home theater experience.
Four DSP Audio Gaming Modes
This receiver also offers four different DSPs for different types of video games. Choose from rock, sports, action and role playing modes to customize your gaming experience whether you're playing 3D or 2D games.
Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Calibration
Audyssey MultEQ XT is an advanced room correction technology with high resolution filters for satellite speakers and subwoofers. By gathering frequency and time domain measurements from up to eight positions in the listening area, this provides clear, well-balanced, and natural sound.
iPod Ready via USB or Optional Dock
The USB port offers a direct digital connection for your iPod, or you can plug it into the optional iPod dock (UP-A1) to incorporate your portable music library. If you want to experience HD Radio you can purchase the Onkyo HD Radio receiver (UP-HT1) which also plugs into the universal port. HD Radio is an additional signal that both AM and FM stations can include along with their convention broadcasts. The content can be anything from news to music to tags that can tell you the title and artist of a song that's playing.
Other Notable Features:
Select2 Plus certification
Continuous 6 ohms Rated
Certified 4 ohms performance
Direct/Pure mode
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
All Discrete Circuitry
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
Bi-amp capability for front
Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume
Advanced Music Optimizer for digital compressed music files
Powered Zone 2
Zone 2 Line Out
Streaming audio from USB memory
RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) control via HDMI
Pre-programmed/Learning Remote
On-screen remote programming
Activity-based remote
Color-coded speaker terminals
Advanced "home" GUI
Solid aluminum front