ONKYO TX-NR838 Fascicule
TX-NR838
7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver
SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier Section
Power Output
All Channels
180 W/Ch (6
Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD,
1 Channel Driven, IEC)
215 W/Ch
(6
Ω, 1 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, JEITA)
Dynamic Power
300 W (3
Ω, Front)
250 W (4
Ω, Front)
150 W (8
Ω, Front)
THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)
0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, Half Power)
Damping Factor
60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8
Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
200 mV/47 k
Ω (Line)
2.5 mV/47 k
Ω (Phono MM)
Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance
200 mV/470
Ω (Line Out)
Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance
4.6 V/470
Ω (Line Out)
Phono Overload
70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)
Frequency Response
5 Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
Tone Control
±10 dB, 20 Hz (Bass)
±10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
106 dB (Line, IHF-A)
80 dB (Phono MM, IHF-A)
Speaker Impedance 4
Ω – 16 Ω or 6 Ω – 16 Ω
Video Section
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
Video
1.0 Vp–p/75
Ω (Component Y)
0.7 Vp–p/75
Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
1.0 Vp–p/75
Ω (Composite)
Component Video Frequency Response
5 Hz–100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB
Tuner Section
Tuning Frequency Range
Tuning Frequency Range
FM
87.5 MHz–108 MHz
AM
522 kHz–1,611 kHz
530 kHz–1,710 kHz
FM/AM Preset Memory 40 Stations
General
Power Supply
General
Power Supply
AC 220−240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
720 W
No-Sound Power Consumption
90 W
Standby Power Consumption
0.15 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 198.5 x 400 mm
(Height 261.2
mm with antennas raised)
Weight
15.5 kg
CARTON
Dimensions (W x H x D) 576 x 331 x 508 mm
Weight
Weight
18.5 kg
Supplied Accessories
• Indoor FM antenna • Antenna isolator
*
• AM loop antenna • Color
labels for speaker cables • Speaker setup microphone • Instruction
manual • Remote controller • AA (R6) batteries
**
x 2
*Included with Chinese model only.
**Not included with Chinese model.
**Not included with Chinese model.
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Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice. THX, the THX logo, and Select2 are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX and the THX logo are registered in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. All rights
reserved. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and the
Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note
that the use of this device with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. InstaPrevue and the InstaPrevue logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and other countries. MHL, the MHL logo,
and Mobile High-Definition Link are trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL LLC in the United States and other countries. Qdeo and QuietVideo are trademarks of Marvell or its affiliates. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. WRAT, Music
Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, and AccuEQ are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
reserved. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and the
Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note
that the use of this device with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. InstaPrevue and the InstaPrevue logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and other countries. MHL, the MHL logo,
and Mobile High-Definition Link are trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL LLC in the United States and other countries. Qdeo and QuietVideo are trademarks of Marvell or its affiliates. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. WRAT, Music
Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, and AccuEQ are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
NPR No
. 14N10 03/14
Onkyo Sound is Emotion, Delivered
Drivers don’t judge sports cars on top speed alone. Acceleration,
cornering, and braking are equally important. It’s the same with
A/V receivers—wattage is an indication of loudness, not sound
quality. The real test is current. High instantaneous current
enhances speaker control for accurate and musical audio
reproduction, from delicate piano passages to the full-throated
roar of an orchestra. It’s the cornerstone of our amplification
philosophy, and no one can match Onkyo for dynamic driving
power. We don’t just translate signals into sound. We create
sound you can feel.
Engineered for Pure Exhilaration
High current is achieved with Wide Range Amplifier Technology
(WRAT). The design is built around a custom high-output transformer,
customized 15,000 μF capacitors, and low-impedance copper
bus-plates. Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry amplification
features a discrete low-impedance output stage with high-current
transistors for instantaneous power and extremely low distortion. The
culmination of over 60 years’ audio engineering know-how, WRAT
preserves the life and character of the master recording.
cornering, and braking are equally important. It’s the same with
A/V receivers—wattage is an indication of loudness, not sound
quality. The real test is current. High instantaneous current
enhances speaker control for accurate and musical audio
reproduction, from delicate piano passages to the full-throated
roar of an orchestra. It’s the cornerstone of our amplification
philosophy, and no one can match Onkyo for dynamic driving
power. We don’t just translate signals into sound. We create
sound you can feel.
Engineered for Pure Exhilaration
High current is achieved with Wide Range Amplifier Technology
(WRAT). The design is built around a custom high-output transformer,
customized 15,000 μF capacitors, and low-impedance copper
bus-plates. Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry amplification
features a discrete low-impedance output stage with high-current
transistors for instantaneous power and extremely low distortion. The
culmination of over 60 years’ audio engineering know-how, WRAT
preserves the life and character of the master recording.
THX
®
Select2
™
Plus for Reference-Level Sound
THX certification guarantees the same high volume, low-
distortion sound you experience in a multiplex cinema. Your TX-
NR838 receiver passed more than 2,000 laboratory tests to
ensure every aspect of audio performance meets THX standards
for cinema-reference sound. THX Select2 Plus is recommended
for screen-to-seat viewing distances of three to four meters.
distortion sound you experience in a multiplex cinema. Your TX-
NR838 receiver passed more than 2,000 laboratory tests to
ensure every aspect of audio performance meets THX standards
for cinema-reference sound. THX Select2 Plus is recommended
for screen-to-seat viewing distances of three to four meters.
Pure Direct Analog Path for Interference-Free
Hi-fi Amplification
Pure Direct Analog Path mode brings higher fidelity to vinyl,
SACD, or CD playback via your home cinema. With this
mode engaged, every digital circuit is physically shut down to
prevent interference. Signals pass directly from the phono or
analog audio inputs to the amplifiers and arrive at your front
loudspeakers in pure analog form. The improvement in audio
quality is quite dramatic, with the rich tonal character of your
LPs shining through. This mode lets your A/V receiver double
a dedicated all-analog hi-fi stereo amplifier.
SACD, or CD playback via your home cinema. With this
mode engaged, every digital circuit is physically shut down to
prevent interference. Signals pass directly from the phono or
analog audio inputs to the amplifiers and arrive at your front
loudspeakers in pure analog form. The improvement in audio
quality is quite dramatic, with the rich tonal character of your
LPs shining through. This mode lets your A/V receiver double
a dedicated all-analog hi-fi stereo amplifier.
Future-Ready with the Latest HDMI
®
Imagine playing the latest blockbuster games on your
Ultra HDTV at a breathtaking 60 frames per second with
7.2-channel Onkyo surround sound. With HDMI
Ultra HDTV at a breathtaking 60 frames per second with
7.2-channel Onkyo surround sound. With HDMI
®
terminals
supporting 4K/60 Hz, this dream is now reality. Even if you’re
not immediately upgrading to a 4K display, it’s great to know
your receiver is ready when you are.
not immediately upgrading to a 4K display, it’s great to know
your receiver is ready when you are.
Supports HDCP 2.2 for 4K Streaming and TV
With Hollywood studios, satellite TV broadcasters, and
video streaming services moving to HDCP 2.2 for future
premium releases, it’s important that your A/V receiver can
handle this new copy protection standard. The TX-NR838 is
HDCP 2.2-compliant to handle the next generation of home
entertainment.
video streaming services moving to HDCP 2.2 for future
premium releases, it’s important that your A/V receiver can
handle this new copy protection standard. The TX-NR838 is
HDCP 2.2-compliant to handle the next generation of home
entertainment.
4K Video Upscaling with Qdeo
™
Technology
The TX-NR838 features Qdeo
™
video processing technology
to upscale low-resolution video to liquid-smooth 1080p (for
HDTV) and 4K for compatible displays. This means video
from older games and DVDs looks sharp and clean, giving
your old favorites a new lease on life.
HDTV) and 4K for compatible displays. This means video
from older games and DVDs looks sharp and clean, giving
your old favorites a new lease on life.
Share Your HD Video Sources in Two Zones
Use the HDMI Sub Out to connect a second display in
another room. This allows you to route 1080p content from
the media players connected to your receiver and play it
back on another TV with easy smartphone control.
another room. This allows you to route 1080p content from
the media players connected to your receiver and play it
back on another TV with easy smartphone control.
Wi-Fi
®
and Bluetooth Inside
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology are built in. Download our
free app and you’ve got a graphic remote control with a
range of streaming options in the palm of your hand, or pair
your Bluetooth-capable device and send almost any audio
to your home cinema. With Advanced Music Optimizer
enhancement, music via Bluetooth never sounded so good.
free app and you’ve got a graphic remote control with a
range of streaming options in the palm of your hand, or pair
your Bluetooth-capable device and send almost any audio
to your home cinema. With Advanced Music Optimizer
enhancement, music via Bluetooth never sounded so good.
Stream Music from Smartphone and Tablet
For lossless audio streaming, tap on the Onkyo Remote App
icon on your smartphone to find your music loaded and
ready with familiar song organization and playback controls.
You can also browse and stream millions of tracks on Spotify
and Deezer (as well as a variety of internet radio services)
from within the app.
icon on your smartphone to find your music loaded and
ready with familiar song organization and playback controls.
You can also browse and stream millions of tracks on Spotify
and Deezer (as well as a variety of internet radio services)
from within the app.
Stream Network-Attached Hi-res Music via
Remote App
You can also use the app to locate and stream your 192/24
and 96/24 hi-res albums (including 5.6 MHz DSD) via DLNA.
Bask in the extraordinary clarity, depth, and detail of high-
resolution music.
and 96/24 hi-res albums (including 5.6 MHz DSD) via DLNA.
Bask in the extraordinary clarity, depth, and detail of high-
resolution music.
Dolby
®
Pro Logic
®
IIz Seven-Channel Upmixing
Dolby
®
Pro Logic
®
IIz adds a vertical dimension to the
soundstage with two front height channels. The system
upmixes stereo or 5.1 sources and offers optimized listening
modes for different types of content.
upmixes stereo or 5.1 sources and offers optimized listening
modes for different types of content.
Powered Multi-Zone Audio and Bi-Amping
Powered Zone 2 speaker terminals let you power audio in
another room equipped with speakers, controlling content
in both zones via smartphone. You can also assign surround
back channels to bi-amp your front loudspeakers.
another room equipped with speakers, controlling content
in both zones via smartphone. You can also assign surround
back channels to bi-amp your front loudspeakers.
AccuEQ Room Calibration
AccuEQ optimizes surround-sound and two-channel audio
to suit your listening space. In particular, AccuEQ extracts
the best possible performance from your front speakers
to make stereo listening more dynamic and exciting. The
system analyzes speaker setup and room acoustics from one
listening position (which simplifies the calibration process)
and optimizes frequency response and output levels for
maximum clarity.
to suit your listening space. In particular, AccuEQ extracts
the best possible performance from your front speakers
to make stereo listening more dynamic and exciting. The
system analyzes speaker setup and room acoustics from one
listening position (which simplifies the calibration process)
and optimizes frequency response and output levels for
maximum clarity.
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