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2019 NEW PRODUCT RELEASE

TX-NR696

7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver

Future-ready home entertainment with THX

Certified Select

™

A harmonious mix of tech and tradition, the TX-NR696 adapts to entertainment life and finds the emotion in every sound source, from 3D film-scores

to vinyl records. SMART AV Receiver

™

gathers Chromecast built-in

, Works with Sonos, AirPlay 2, and DTS Play-Fi

with streaming services for smooth

multi-room audio evolved by support for the new high-speed 802.11ac (2x2 MIMO) Wi-Fi

specification

. Dolby Atmos

and DTS:X

pull audiences deep

into movies and games, THX Certified Select assuring a theater-reference experience. If a 5.2.2-ch setup isn’t possible, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer

and DTS Virtual:X

™*3

can create a 3D sound-field from horizontal speaker layouts. Separate Zone 2 outputs with switching also enable 7-ch layouts in

Main plus Zone 2 speakers. With revitalized DAA system, 4K/60p/HDR HDMI

terminals, and many extras, this product excels in every aspect.

*1 The unit may automatically download and apply an Over-the-Air software update during setup. *2 Some countries or regions have regulations that affect wireless signal strength and the use of Wi-Fi channels. *3 Enabled with a future firmware update.

• 210 W/Ch THX

Certified Select

™

DAA system

• SMART AV Receiver

™

Works with Sonos, Chromecast

built-in

, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi

, FlareConnect

™*2

, Spotify

Amazon Music, Pandora

, TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn

• Supports 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos

and DTS:X

playback

• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer

and DTS Virtual:X

™*4

• Refined HDMI

grounds, separate SoC board, enhanced

power amps

• HDMI Sub/Zone 2 output shares media to a second display

or projector

• Quad-core SoC supports 802.11ac (2x2 MIMO)

Wi-Fi

specification

• Zone 2/Zone B line-out with DAC shares D/A audio

(including HDMI/SPDIF

)

• Separate Zone 2 outputs distribute D/A audio sources

(including HDMI/SPDIF

)

• Stereo Assign Mode to switch Front playback to Height

channels

• DSP-based Vocal Enhancer improves dialog audibility

• GUI with OSD via HDMI features media input/output data

display function

• HDMI supports 4K/60p, 4K HDR, 4:4:4/24-bit, BT.2020,

HDCP 2.2

• AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™

• One-touch volume memory-presets for A/V inputs

AMPLIFIER FEATURES

• 210 W/Ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 channel driven),

100 W/Ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD,

2 channels driven, FTC)

• THX Certified Select certified Dynamic Audio Amplification

• Custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer

• Large custom-made audio power capacitors

• Non-phase-shift amp topology with discrete output stage

• Strengthened power-supply line for high-current dynamics

• Refined HDMI grounds, short signal paths reduce noise

• SoC board remote from audio paths to reduce noise

• High-current drive handles 4-ohm speaker loads

• High-grade AKM (AK4458) 384 kHz/32-bit multichannel

D/A conversion

• VLSC

™

(Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) filtering (Front L/R)

• PLL (Phase Locked Loop) anti-jitter technology for S/PDIF audio

• Tone controls (bass/treble) for front L/R channels

VIDEO & AUDIO SUPPORT

• Supports HDCP 2.2, 4K/60p, HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG),

BT.2020, 4:4:4 color-space, 3D Video, ARC (Audio Return Channel),

DeepColor

™

, x.v.Color

™

, and LipSync via HDMI

• Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby

TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master

Audio

decoding

• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual:X 3D processing

• Dolby Surround

and DTS

Neural:X upmixing technology

• THX listening modes for movies, music, and games

• Sound optimization for games (Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG)

• SACD (Super Audio CD) playback via HDMI

(2.8 MHz 2-ch/multichannel)

• Theater-Dimensional virtual surround-sound function

NETWORK FEATURES

• SMART AV Receiver with wireless multi-room audio platforms,

streaming service integration, and remote app control

• Works with Sonos certified for the Sonos Home Sound System

• Chromecast built-in and voice control with the Google Assistant

• AirPlay 2 multi-room audio and voice control with Siri

• DTS Play-Fi

multi-room audio via Onkyo Music Control App

*10

• FlareConnect

™

multi-zone audio with compatible components

• Quad-core SoC processing evolves network functions and supports

high-speed 802.11ac (2x2 MIMO) Wi-Fi specification

• Supports Onkyo Controller remote and music streaming app

*10

• Hi-Res Audio playback via network (DSD 11.2 MHz/5.6 MHz/

2.8 MHz

*11

; FLAC, WAV [RIFF], AIFF, and ALAC to 192 kHz/24-bit

*12

)

CONNECTION FEATURES

• 7 HDMI inputs (1 front), 2 outputs (Main [ARC], Sub/Zone 2)

• 2 digital audio inputs (optical and coaxial, assignable)

• 4 analog RCA inputs (assignable)

•

˝ (3.5 mm) mini-stereo analog input (front)

• 1 phono input with built-in MM equalizer for turntable

•

˝ (3.5 mm) setup mic input for AccuEQ (front)

•

˝ (6.35 mm) headphone jack (front)

• 2 subwoofer pre-outs

• Zone 2/Zone B analog RCA line-level output

• 9 banana-plug-ready speaker posts (including Zone 2 outputs)

• Ethernet terminal for network connection and IP control

• USB input (5 V/1 A) for audio playback (rear)

ADVANCED FEATURES

• AccuEQ Room Acoustic Calibration and AccuReflex

• DSP Vocal Enhancer boosts dialog audibility via remote keys or

front panel

• Bluetooth

wireless technology and Wake on Play Standby with auto

input selection supporting select smart speakers

• Advanced Music Optimizer

™

improves compressed audio playback

• Zone 2 outputs enable 7-ch Main + Zone 2 connection, 7-ch / 5.2 +

Zone 2 switching, Zone 2 DAC for multi-source D/A audio distribution

(including HDMI/SPDIF); output via Zone 2 and Zone 2 line-out

• Front/Height/Surround Back switching (layout dependent) for

ambient listening in Stereo Assign Mode

• Zone 2/Zone B line-out (analog RCA) with Zone 2 DAC connects

compatible audio systems for synced/independent D/A playback

(including HDMI/SPDIF) in Main and Zone 2; connects compatible

transmitters for wireless headphones

• One-touch volume memory-presets for A/V inputs via front panel

• 1080p to 4K upscaling and GUI with overlaid OSD via HDMI

• Crossover adjustment for each channel

(40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/200 Hz)

• A/V Sync Control (up to 500 ms in 5 ms steps at 48 kHz)

• Various standby modes and HDMI pass-through

• IP control for home automation systems via LAN

• 3-Mode display dimmer (Normal/Dim/Dimmer)

• 40 FM/AM random presets

• Redesigned simple remote control

*1 The unit may automatically download and apply an Over-the-Air software update

during setup. *2 FlareConnect is a proprietary network protocol that shares select audio

sources between supported components. Please visit the Onkyo website for product

compatibility information. *3 Service availability varies with region and subscriptions may

be required. *4 Enabled with a future firmware update. *5 Some countries or regions

have regulations that affect wireless signal strength and the use of Wi-Fi channels.

*6 When set to Zone 2, HDMI audio is available on inputs 1–3, SPDIF and HDMI

support PCM signals only, and simultaneous playback of multiple audio sources is

enabled. When set to Zone B, encoded and PCM audio playback for all inputs is

enabled in Main and Zone B. *7 Requires a Sonos Connect (sold separately). *8 Voice

control requires a smart speaker featuring the Google Assistant. *9 Voice control with

Siri requires an Apple HomePod. *10 Available free at the App Store and Google Play

for iPhone, iPad, and Android

™

devices. Please check device and OS requirements before

installation. *11 Converted to PCM. DSD playback via Wi-Fi cannot be guaranteed

in all network environments. *12 Supported sampling rates may vary depending on

network environment. ALAC supported to 96 kHz.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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2019 NEW PRODUCT RELEASE TX-NR696 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver BLACK Future-ready home entertainment with THX® Certified Select™ A harmonious mix of tech and tradition, the TX-NR696 adapts to entertainment life and finds the emotion in every sound source, from 3D film-scores to vinyl records. SMART AV Receiver™ gathers Chromecast built-in*1, Works with Sonos, AirPlay 2, and DTS Play-Fi® with streaming services for smooth multi-room audio evolved by support for the new high-speed 802.
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TX-NR696 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver SMART AV Receiver™ leads in multi-room audio SMART AV Receiver is the heart of your home entertainment system. Access streaming content from Amazon Music, Pandora®, Spotify®, TIDAL, Deezer, and TuneIn and share sound as part of a multi-room system via Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in*, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi®, and FlareConnect™. * The unit may automatically download and apply an Over-the-Air software update during setup.