Onkyo’s proprietary audio technologies, such as WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology), VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) and VL (Vector Linear) Digital, provide the audio quality that defines the Onkyo sound—a sound that’s meant to be felt, not just heard. What’s more, we incorporate into our home theater and audio components only the best technologies from elsewhere in the A/V industry—including those from Reon-VX, THX, Dolby Digital, DTS, HDMI, Audyssey, Faroudja and ISF (Imaging Science Foundation).
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
An amplifier design that achieves more powerful, cleaner audio signals through three key factors: (1) A low negative-feedback design; (2) Closed ground loop circuits; and (3) A high instantaneous current capability.
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
Used in Onkyo’s A/V receivers, amplifiers, players, and mini systems to remove pulse noise during the digital-to-analog conversion process.
Vector Linear (VL) Digital Technology
Used in Onkyo’s mini systems and (Class D) digital amplifiers to remove pulse noise during the digital-to-analog conversion process.
Adjusts the gain to reduce attenuation by more than 50%, ensuring that signals never come close to the noise floor.
The Leading Edge in Power and High-Def A/V Processing
Handling the latest in high-definition media content, including Blu-ray Disc, Dolby® TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio™.
Incorporates “front height” channels to add a new vertical dimension to your home theater soundstage.
THX Ultra2 Plus Certified with New THX Loudness Plus Technology
The world’s most demanding home theater standards for audio quality and performance in the largest of rooms.
THX Select2 Plus Certified with New THX Loudness Plus Technology
The world’s most demanding home theater standards for audio quality and performance in small- to mid-sized rooms.
HQV Reon-VX for High-Performance Video Processing
Enables a range of highly advanced video processing functions, such as deinterlacing, filtering, and noise reduction.
Faroudja DCDi™ (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) Cinema and DCDi Edge™ Technology
Processes video precisely, with deinterlacing and upscaling capabilities.
HDMI™ 1.3a for Pure Digital Delivery
Latest version of all-digital, single-cable A/V interface, capable of transmitting uncompressed bit streams.
HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
Receives and delivers high-definition, high-capacity, all-digital video and multichannel audio signals.
HDMI™ Pass-Thru for Video Delivery
Sends video signals with a resolution of up to 1080p to a compatible high-definition display.
HDMI™ and Component Video Upconversion
Upconverts all video signals to the highest quality output connection to deliver the best possible video images.
ISF Video Calibration for Accurate Video Reproduction
Dramatically improves home theater video by enabling sharper-focused, fuller-resolution images and a more accurate color balance.
HDTV-Capable HDMI Video Switching
Switches different HDMI sources for connection to an HDTV via an HDMI output.
HDTV-Capable Component Video Switching
Switches different component video sources for connection to an HDTV via a component video output.
Network for Streaming Audio Files and Internet Radio
Onkyo network receivers provide access to PC-based music, including downloaded tracks and internet radio.
In the absence of a subwoofer, the LFE signal is not scaled, resulting in a full-bit conversion being passed on to your speakers with no reduction in fidelity.
Parallel Push-Pull Amplification Design
For greater efficiency, the upper and lower halves of a waveform are amplified by separate transistors.
High Current Power Supply (H.C.P.S.) Transformer
Delivers the large amounts of power necessary for reproducing the wide dynamics of movie soundtracks and audiophile-quality music.
Brings the lowest possible impedance and superior transient response often found lacking in digital switching amplifiers.
Powered Zone 2 and Zone 3 bring distributed entertainment to multiple rooms in your home.
7.1-Multichannel Inputs for High-Definition Audio
Connect to compatible Blu-ray Disc players to enable playback of Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio™, and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio™.
Audyssey Technologies for the Ideal Listening Environment
Calibrate the home listening environment for a clear, well-balanced, and natural sound.
Audyssey 2EQ™/HTIB for Ideal Loudspeaker Response
Combines speaker calibration with room correction to deliver optimally tuned sound for home theater packages.
Wide-Ranging Crossover Adjustment
Enables adjustment of the frequency at which the subwoofer takes over from the front speakers, giving you more precise reproduction of movie soundtracks.
Highly Precise Onboard Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs)
Designed for superior dynamic performance, while also reducing the effects of clock jitter.
Advanced 32-Bit Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Chips
Provide powerful, accurate digital signal processing for faithful playback of multichannel formats.
Music Optimizer to Support Compressed Digital Music Files
Enhances audio quality of MP3 and AAC files when they are played back on home entertainment systems.
Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Function
You can experience the excitement of surround sound from as few as two speakers.
Restores the correct tonal balance of a movie soundtrack in the smaller environs of your home.
Enables single-cable connection of compatible Onkyo peripheral devices.
RI (Remote Interactive) Capability
Integrates, and enables operation of, all compatible components through a single remote control. It also gives you the capability to integrate the iPod into your system through an Onkyo iPod Dock.
RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI)
Enables the user to operate an Onkyo A/V receiver and seamlessly integrate it with other compatible components via HDMI.
Customizes the input volume settings for all inputs connected to the A/V receiver. You can vary the settings from -12 dB to 12 dB to achieve even levels when switching from one component to another.
Turns off unnecessary circuitry to isolate any interference to audio signals.
Delays the audio signal to synchronize the audio and video signals when viewing progressive scan sources.
Color-coded terminals on the rear of the A/V receiver simplify the connection process.