ONKYO TX-NR616 AV receiver

TX-NR616 - 160 W/Ch, 192 kHz/24-Bit, USB 2.0, 720p/1080i, FM/AM, 11000g, Black <b>7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver</b>

<b>Escape into THX®-Certified Surround Sound</b>
Movie, music, and gaming enthusiasts can now step up to realistic THX® Select2 Plus™-certified surround sound for less money down with the new TX-NR616 Network A/V Receiver. Onkyo’s acclaimed WRAT amplifier with three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry delivers cinema-like power in the home. With Audyssey DSX™ expansion, you can add Height channels for more enveloping surround sound, while 2EQ acoustic correction guarantees optimal performance in any room. Eight HDMI® inputs handle 3D content, HD audio, and video display upscaled to 4K with onboard Qdeo™ technology. The MHL/HDMI input lets you connect a smart phone for smooth 1080p playback on your TV. Wireless home networking, meanwhile, opens up an exciting world of internet radio and cloud-based music streaming. You can even enjoy your multi-format PC-based music collection over Wi-Fi with an optional USB adapter. Intuitive system control—including audio distribution in multiple rooms—is provided by Onkyo’s remote apps for iPod touch/iPhone and Android phone, or press the Quick Set-Up button on the supplied remote for instant mid-program adjustments. Visual input selection with InstaPrevue™ technology rounds out what is an exceptionally refined and affordable THX receiver.

<b>Wireless Cloud Streaming, Internet Radio, and PC-Based Music</b>
Connecting to your home network wirelessly via a UWF-1 Wireless LAN Adapter (sold separately), or using a standard LAN cable, the TX-NR616 makes streaming audio and internet radio easy. You can also play MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, and LPCM audio files stored on your PC through your Onkyo home cinema system with stunning power and fidelity. The receiver offers easy access to internet radio channels from Last.fm and vTuner, plus cloud-based music streaming from Spotify, AUPEO!, Simfy, and MP3tunes.

<b>Mobile High-Definition Link for Smart Phone Movies and Photos on HDTV</b>
The TX-NR616’s front-panel HDMI port is designed for the connection of mobile phones and other portable electronic devices using the new MHL standard. MHL allows you to display full 1080p video and still images on your HDTV with up to 7.1 channels of surround sound. Use the receiver’s remote to control playback from your phone as it receives a handy recharge.

<b>InstaPrevue™ Technology Makes Switching Sources Easy</b>
The TX-NR616 incorporates InstaPrevue visual port management technology, making input source selection much easier. InstaPrevue technology provides a live video thumbnail of the available content on your devices connected via HDMI. You no longer have to remember that your gaming console is connected to Port 3, or your Blu-ray player to Port 1, for example—you can see what’s playing and choose accordingly.

<b>THX Select2 Plus Certified</b>
THX Select2 Plus certification is specified for rooms where the screen-to-seat viewing distance is three to four meters and the room volume is around 56 cubic meters. To achieve THX Select2 Plus certification, the TX-NR616 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.

<b>4K Video Upscaling and Processing via Qdeo Technology</b>
The TX-NR616 offers full 4K (4096 x 2160) upscaling of standard video sources such as 480i/p, 720p, and 1080i/p. Interlaced-to-progressive conversion and scaling are performed by high-quality Qdeo technology from Marvell. Qdeo is a versatile video processor that uses algorithms designed to erase video noise and artifacts such as jaggies and feathering. Played back on a compatible wide-screen display, your Blu-ray Discs and DVDs will look more detailed and cinematic than ever.
Note: 4K video playback requires a 4K-compatible TV. HDMI pass-through of 4K content from source devices is not supported.

<b>Onkyo Remote Apps for iPod touch/iPhone and Android Phone</b>
The Onkyo Remote App 2 for iPod touch/iPhone and Onkyo Remote for Android phone both provide an intuitive way to operate Onkyo network A/V receivers. Control input sources, adjust settings, and play audio stored in a smartphone wirelessly (Android phone only) using the application’s interactive graphical display. The two Remote Apps are available separately as free downloads.
Compatible with iPod touch (3rd generation or later) and iPhone 3GS or later. All models require iOS 4.2 or later. Requires Android OS 2.1 or later.

<b>Innovative Design and Premium Build Deliver Spectacular Sound</b>
The TX-NR616 incorporates three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry, a high-quality enhancement to Onkyo’s proven WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology). The circuit design ensures low negative feedback for reduced distortion and improved handling of speaker impedance fluctuations. Quality circuitry dovetails with a heavy-duty power supply to deliver instantaneous current in response to signal gains. The result is clear, effortless sound under heavy loads. Furthermore, the TX-NR616 features separate electronic components at the output stage—there are no cheap shortcuts to THX® sound.

<b>Overlaid On-Screen Display with Quick Set-Up Menu</b>
The receiver’s HDMI-linked On-Screen Display (OSD) makes initial set-up and in-program calibration very easy. The ‘Q’ button on your remote overlays a ‘Quick Setup’ menu on the program you’re watching. This handy shortcut includes the most frequently used settings, and helps you optimize your home cinema’s performance with the minimum of disruption. The ‘Home’ button accesses standard set-up menus for more detailed adjustment.

<b>Direct Digital iPod/iPhone Connection for Cleaner Sound</b>
The receiver’s front-panel USB port lets you play MP3 and AAC stored on an iPod/iPhone, and MP3, WMA, AAC, and FLAC audio files stored on a flash-memory device using the system’s own remote for track selection and playback. Your music will also sound much cleaner and clearer, as the audio signal is transported in digital form (rather than analog) via the direct digital connection.

<b>Audyssey DSX™ and Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz for Three-Dimensional Surround Sound</b>
The TX-NR616 incorporates surround-sound technologies from Audyssey and Dolby to offer greater flexibility in the setup of your home cinema. Audyssey DSX can expand 5.1-channel audio soundtracks to incorporate additional Height channels, while the Dolby system adds two extra Height channels. A 7.2-channel set-up provides a more detailed, realistic, and three-dimensional soundtrack, with the extra channels carrying subtle directional and ambient effects. Furthermore, Dolby Pro Logic IIz can expand stereo sources for music and TV programs in surround sound.