AUDIO/VIDEO 2000-2001
A ll digital data is basically the same—various combinations of “0”s and “1”s. But not all digital products are created equal. Some sound better than others—a fact more than a few manufacturers would like to forget as they race to build components designed to meet even cheaper prices. At Onkyo, we follow a different approach: get the basics right, leave off the frills, pay attention to details, use only the best parts, and incorporate a forward-looking design that’s easy to use. But it doesn’t end there.
CONTENTS HOME THEATER RECEIVERS 4 RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY & USER INTERFACE 16 DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYERS 18 DVD TECHNOLOGY & INTERFACE 23 SEPARATE COLLECTION 24 PURE HI-FI COMPONENTS 32
O nce in a blue moon, something so innovative comes along that it obliterates your preconceptions about what is possible. For example, whoever thought you could say “home theater” and “future proof” in the same sentence? Well, Onkyo did. As a matter of fact, our engineers said it in one word— the TX-DS989. You’ll find this revolutionary 7-channel THX Surround EX receiver has features and technologies found in no other receiver, regardless of price.
TX-DS989 THX® ULTRA 7.
TAKE A LOOK INSIDE THE WORL SEPARATE PC BOARDS to keep audio and video signals completely separate 2 MONITOR OUTPUTS (S-Video/2 Composite) to route the onscreen signal to a small monitor and make adjustments without distracting your audience 2 SUBWOOFER OUTPUTS to set up a complete system in another room, or put two subwoofers in a large room for a more visceral, earth-shaking experience ZONE 2 MULTIROOM/ MULTISOURCE (audio and video) to set up an additional system in another room, and operate it with co
D’S MOST ADVANCED RECEIVER IEEE-1394 PORT to provide single-cable, high-speed digital interface MASSIVE SHIELDED-TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER, the kind you find in high-end audio equipment, to provide copious amounts of pure current THX ULTRA CERTIFIED—your guarantee this receiver has passed (and often exceeds) THX’s stringent requirements for frequency response, distortion, power output, and stability MOTORIZED DOOR slides down, rather than out, for a perfect fit in cabinets and tight installations HUGE CUSTOM
TX-DS989 PREMIUM TECHNOLOGY THE REVOLUTIONARY 7.1-CHANNEL AMP The world’s first receiver with seven identical, THX Ultra-certified amplifiers under one hood, each belting out 160 watts of pristine power into 6 ohms. This unique 7-channel engine not only produces enough high-current, low-impedance power to knock you out of your seat, it also perfectly complements THX Surround EX— assuring you of the most diffuse, 360º surround sound possible.
TX-DS989 FEATURES AMPLIFIER DESIGN & INTERFACE all in one unit. Better yet there’s room for more. The dual Crystal™ DSPs, working in conjunction with the TX-DS989’s Flash Memory, ensure you’ll be able to upload future formats anytime—a crucial feature in today’s fast changing digital world.
TX-DS787 THX® SELECT 6.1-CHANNEL DIGITAL SURROUND RECEIVER I f you’re looking for a receiver that will deliver all of THX Surround EX’s unbelievable 360º sound, but won’t break your bank, then you owe it to yourself to audition the world’s first THX Select-certified Surround EX receiver—the TX-DS787. It boasts an advanced 6.1-channel amplifier that delivers 135 watts (6 ohms) of high-current power to each channel.
SILVER BLACK • 6 x 135 W/Ch, Continuous, 6 Ω, 1 kHz (DIN) • 6.1-Channel Amplifier • THX Surround EX®, DTS® & Dolby® Digital • THX® Select Certified • 12V DC Trigger • Listening Mode Input Memory • Optimum Gain Volume Control • 7.1 Multichannel Input • 2 Component-Video Inputs & 1 Output • Non-Scaling Configuration • Preamp Outputs for 7.
TX-DS676 5.1-CHANNEL DIGITAL SURROUND RECEIVER BLACK W hen you think of the TX-DS676, think in terms of a beefy 110 watts (6 ohms) of high-current, low-impedance, identical power to each of the five channels. Think of Onkyo’s exclusive bandwidth-stretching Wide Range Amplifier Technology. Imagine powerful 96 kHz/24-bit DACs working behind each channel. Then picture a full set of S-video inputs and outputs, six pre out jacks, a 5.
TX-DS575X 5.1-CHANNEL DIGITAL SURROUND RECEIVER SILVER W BLACK hen Onkyo engineers designed last year’s TX-DS575, they had one goal in mind—to make the best-sounding, best-performing, best-priced receiver on the market. Judging by its success and acclaim (Stereophile Magazine Editors’ Choice Awards in two separate categories: the Gold Award and Budget Product of the Year), our engineers more than achieved their goal. The upgraded version—the TX-DS575X— gives you even more for your money.
TX-DS484 5.1-CHANNEL DIGITAL SURROUND RECEIVER SILVER I f you’re ready to bring the big theater to your home, but not ready for the big price tag it usually entails, say hello to the TX-DS484. With DTS and Dolby Digital decoding, dual-banana-plug terminals for all channels, 96 kHz/24-bit DACs, a multichannel input for future formats, and three digital inputs, it’s got everything you need—and a whole lot more, including the greatest feature of all—outstanding sonic performance.
TX-SV373 DOLBY® DIGITAL-READY SURROUND RECEIVER BLACK L ooking for great home theater sound at a great price? Then take a look at the most feature-packed digital-ready receiver in its class—the TX-SV373. With a built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder, it lets you tap into the multichannel surround sound on thousands of Dolby Surround-encoded DVDs and videotapes—plus enjoy the multitude of popular TV shows—dramas, concerts, sports events and more—that are broadcast daily in Dolby Surround Sound.
PREMIUM TECHNOLOGY & USER INTERFACE n today’s fast-paced, mass-produced world, quality may sometimes seem like a myth of the past. Well, not at Onkyo. On these two pages you’ll find our state-of-the-art technology and user-friendly design give you quality you can not only hear, but also see and touch—down to the last detail.
and reproducing the wide dynamics of movie soundtracks and music with more detail and clarity. STATE OF THE ART PC-BOARD MOUNTING TECHNOLOGY In order to deliver unadulterated sound quality, extensive know-how and a high degree of skill is necessary to lay out circuit components on a PC (printed circuit) board. In this area, Onkyo engineers excel. We use only the shortest, most direct signal paths possible, to eliminate ground loops and minimize susceptibility to noise or external flux.
MEET ONKYO’S PREMIUM LINE OF DVD PLAYERS 18
DV-S939 THX® ULTRA CERTIFIED DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER SILVER BLACK DVD Audio! Progressive Scan! MULTI CHANNEL OUTPUT (Appearance is tentative) ANALOG OUTPUT CENTER SURR FRONT CH 1 CH 2 DIGITAL OUTPUT L IEEE 1394 R SUBWOOFER COAXIAL COMPONENT Y PB S VIDEO OPTICAL CH 1 COAXIAL OPTICAL CH 2 VIDEO AC INLET PR DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER CH 1 MODEL NO.
DV-C601 6-DISC DVD/CD CHANGER BLACK T ake Onkyo’s world renowned DVD/CD sound quality, add in a slew of advanced video controls, top it off with 6-disc changer convenience, and you’ve got the DV-C601—the world’s easiest-to-use, best sounding carousel changer out there. It lets you change up to 5-discs during play, so you’ll never have to interrupt the audio or video action.
DV-S535 DVD/CD PLAYER SILVER A lthough more affordable than its predecessor, the DV-S525, you’ll find nothing missing from this second-generation, overachieving DVD player. In fact, we added more. It now shares all the great audio and video features found in its more expensive siblings, like a Burr-Brown 96 kHz/24-bit DAC system, an enhanced blacklevel control, a SCART connector, and digital outputs that pass DTS/Dolby Digital/PCM signals.
DR-90 DVD/CD PLAYER/DIGITAL RECEIVER BLACK W ith four high-performance components in one (DVD/CD player, DTS/Dolby Digital decoder, 5.1-channel integrated amplifier, and FM/AM tuner), this versatile machine takes the guesswork out of home-theater setup. Simply add a TV and speakers, load your favorite DVD, sit back, and get ready to enjoy sound and picture quality so dynamic and clear, you may not believe your eyes and ears.
ast year, Onkyo DVD players weren’t just acclaimed for their sound and build quality. They were also celebrated for picture quality that, in Home Theater Magazine’s words, was “spectacularly vivid and natural.” This year we continue our tradition of audio and visual excellence, and raise the bar another notch with our first DVD-Audio player. Its performance, like all of our players, is simply breathtaking.
A High-End CD/MD Player and Receiver All in One Simple, Elegant Package
FR-435 CD/MD HIGH FIDELITY RECEIVER SILVER E xtremely well built, this 9-centimeter-high component artfully integrates a powerful high-current amplifier, cutting-edge MD recorder/player, state-of-the-art CD player and high-sensitivity FM tuner into a single hi-fi component—all on a rugged, solid metal chassis no bigger than an average CD player. Its CD section is derived from Onkyo’s higher-end CD players, employing hand-selected audiophile parts, to deliver smooth, precise CD sound.
Meticulously Crafted Components Designed for One Purpose— Sonic Excellence A-905X INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER SILVER WRAT and 4-Ohm Drive Capability— A Perfect Match WRAT’s (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) flat frequency response of up to 100 kHz, high-current power, and 4ohm-drive capability give this amplifier rare dynamic sonic performance, plus the ability to effortlessly power low-impedance speakers.
T-405X FM TUNER SILVER Uncommonly High Sensitivity and Superb Selectivity With clarity and sensitivity this good, you may forget you’re listening to music coming over the radio. This super tuner sports RDS with PS, RT and an AccuClock that automatically adjusts itself. It also boasts 30 presets which can all be personally labeled, and a 4-mode timer that lets you wake up and go to sleep to crystal-clear radio broadcasts anytime you want.
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted in a High-Fidelity System— But Without the Size R-805X RDS HI-FI FM/AM RECEIVER SILVER Designed for Those Who Demand the Best From Any Size Although small, this big performer holds true to its audiophile roots. It boasts discrete output stages, 4-ohm lowimpedance-drive capability and heavy-duty banana-plugcompatible speaker terminals.
CDR-205X AUDIO CD RECORDER SILVER Introducing a CD Recorder for the Separate Collection Series One touch of the record button is all this incredibly small CD recorder needs to begin burning bit-perfect digital dubs of all your favorite CDs, including DTS and HDCD discs. Just connect a digital source and you’re ready to roll. A digital-recording level control lets you match volumes from song to song.
A Superbly Engineered CD Player and High-Quality Receiver— Small Enough to Fit Anywhere
CR-305X CD RECEIVER SILVER W hat will amaze you about this CD receiver, is not its size, which is one of the most compact in the industry, but its sound quality, which is nothing short of remarkable—especially at this price. We left off the “bells and whistles” found on other mini-systems, and concentrated on the important things, like sonic purity and ease of use.
For Audiophiles Only A-9211 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER SILVER Classic Onkyo Sound and Build High-quality construction and exceptional sonic reproduction never go out of style. That’s why our engineers left off the nonessential frills associated with conventional designs, and focused on the important aspects of amplifier design, like high-current low-impedance-drive capability, discrete output stages, a large shielded transformer, extruded heat sinks, and multiway binding posts.
T-4211 FM/AM/RDS TUNER SILVER BLACK A Full-Featured Tuner with Exceptional Reception • 30 FM/AM Presets • 2-Mode APR (Automatic Precision Reception) • RDS (PTY, TP, RT, CT, PS) • MOSFET RF Section and Front-End Design • Brushed Aluminum Front Panel You can’t go wrong with this sensitive, precision-engineered tuner.
Classic Audiophile Build, Outstanding Sound and Performance TX-8211 HIGH FIDELITY RDS RECEIVER SILVER Our Most Affordable Stereo Receiver If you enjoy high-quality sound, this is one receiver that won’t disappoint. Its highcurrent, low-impedance amplifier sports an oversized, shielded transformer, large, highquality, filter capacitors, a massive extruded heatsink, and discrete output stage circuits that keep sound from distorting at high temperatures.
DX-C380 6-DISC CAROUSEL CHANGER SILVER BLACK An Excellent Blend of Convenience and Quality • Change Up to 5 Discs During Play • Single-Bit D/A Converter • Proprietary AccuPulse Quartz System • 1 Optical Digital Output • 40-Track Programming If you like music, and a lot of it, this 6-CD changer was made for you. It lets you change up to five discs during play, “cue up” the next song you want to hear without interrupting the song playing, and make up to 40-track programs.
Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice. “THX Ultra” and “THX Surround EX” are trademarks of Lucasfilm. Surround EX is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
