Onkyo TX-NR636 User manual

2014 NEW PRODUCT RELEASE
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Bringing Next-Generation Entertainment to Your Home
The TX-NR636 wins prime position on your gear rack for three reasons. Firstly, it’s one of the only A/V receivers to support future Ultra
HD movie streaming as well as 4K gaming at 60 fps with 4K/60 Hz-compatible HDMI®inputs and HDCP 2.2 copy-protection compatibility.
Qdeo™upscaling technology also converts low-res DVDs and games into pin-sharp Full HD or 4K (if you have an Ultra HD display).
Secondly, it sounds incredible, with Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry on the front and center channels for all-enveloping surround
sound and musical two-channel audio.Thirdly, it’s extremely easy to use, with inbuilt Wi-Fi®for universal hi-res streaming from PC, NAS, and
smartphone.You can select from a wild variety of music streaming services and locate your network-attached libraries using the remote app,
or stream almost any audio via Bluetooth. Overlaid menus with InstaPrevue™technology make loading content fast and simple.Throw in an
MM phono stage, room equalization, and powered Zone 2 and you’ve got a value-packed 7.2-channel powerhouse ready for the next wave
of high-resolution entertainment.
ADVANCED FEATURES
• 4K/60 Hz-Capable HDMI®Terminals for Ultra HD
Entertainment*1
• Supports HDCP 2.2 for Future 4K/Full HD Video
Streaming and Broadcast*2
• Built-in Wi-Fi® Certied Wireless LAN Capability
• Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR Capability (Compatible
Prole: A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.3) with Advanced Music
Optimizer DSP Technology
• Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry for Front
and Center Channels
• HDMI®Video Upscaling to 4K with Qdeo™Processing
Technology by Marvell
• Internet Radio and Music Streaming Subscription Services
Included (TuneIn Radio, Pandora®, Slacker™,SIRIUS XM
Internet Radio®, Spotify,AUPEO!, and Deezer)*3
• Playback Compressed, Lossless, and Hi-res Audio via
Local Network (MP3,WMA,WMA Lossless, FLAC,
WAV, OggVorbis,AAC,Apple Lossless, DSD 5.6 MHz,
LPCM*4, and Dolby®TrueHD)
• Proprietary AccuEQ Room Calibration with Mic Included
• Dolby®Pro Logic®IIz Upmixing for Seven-Channel
Surround Sound
• Advanced Music Optimizer to Improve Compressed
Digital Audio Quality (Bluetooth Included)
• Control and Stream with Free Onkyo Remote
Streaming Apps for iPod touch®/iPhone®*5 and
Android Devices*6
• Frontside MHL™for 1080pVideo and Stills from
Smartphone and Tablet
• Input Source Preview with InstaPrevue™Technology
• PM Bass Boost for Deep Bass and Clear Mid-Range
• Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line-Out for
Distributed Audio Playback in Another Room
• Bi-Amping Capability for Front Channels
*1 4K/60 Hz video is supported on HDMI inputs 1/2/3/4, the frontside input,
Main Out, and Sub Out. *2 HDCP 2.2 is supported on HDMI Input 3 and
Main Out only. *3 Availability of services depends on region. Some services may
require a paid subscription and rmware update. Availability of third-party services
advertised here is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to
change without notice. *4 LPCM is supported via DLNA only. *5 Compatible with
iPod touch (3rd generation or later) and iPhone 3GS or later.All models require iOS
4.2 or later. *6 Requires Android OS 2.1 or later.
AMPLIFIER FEATURES
• 95 Watts per Channel (8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%
THD, 2 Channels Driven); 115 Watts per Channel (6
Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 2 Channels Driven)
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplier Technology)
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High
Power Transformer
• Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
• PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit
Technology for S/PDIF Audio
PROCESSING FEATURES
• HDMI Support for 4K/60 Hz, 3D, Audio Return
Channel, DeepColor™, x.v.Color™, LipSync, Dolby®
TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DVD-Audio, Super
Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC
• Dolby®TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™Decoding
• TI Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-Bit DAC (8 Channels x 1)
• Dual 32-Bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
• 4 DSP Modes for Gaming: Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG
• Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Function
• CinemaFILTER™
• Direct Mode
• Double Bass Function
• Non-Scaling Conguration
• A-Form Listening Mode Memory
CONNECTION FEATURES
• 7 HDMI Inputs (1 Front/6 Rear) and 2 Outputs
• USB Port (Front)
• Mass Storage Class USB Memory Playback Capability
• HDTV-Capable (720p/1080i) Component Video
Switching (1 Input and 1 Output)
• 3 Composite Video Inputs and 1 Output
• 3 Digital Audio Inputs (1 Optical and 2 Coaxial)
• 6 Analog Audio Inputs
• Phono Input for Turntable Connection
• 2 Parallel Subwoofer Pre-Outs
• Color-Coded, Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts
OTHER FEATURES
• Crossover Adjustment for Each Channel (40/50/60/
70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)
• A/V Sync Control (Up to 400 ms in 10 ms Steps at 48 kHz)
• Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via
HDMI with Quick Set-Up and Home Menu
• Hybrid Standby Function with HDMI Passthrough
• Smart Grid-Ready
• Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels
• 3-Mode Display Dimmer (Normal/Dim/Dimmer)
• 40 FM/AM Random Presets
• Certied with DLNA Version 1.5
• Firmware Updates via Ethernet and USB
• RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI) for System Control
• Compatible with RI Dock for iPod/iPhone and AirPlay
(DS-A5)
• Preprogrammed RI (Remote Interactive) Remote Control
TX-NR636 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver
Microphone for
AccuEQ

TX-NR636 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver
SPECIFICATIONS
Amplier Section
Power Output
All Channels 95 W/Ch (8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%
THD, 2 Channels Driven, FTC)
115 W/Ch (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7%THD,
2 Channels Driven, FTC)
Dynamic Power 240 W (3 Ohms, Front)
210 W (4 Ohms, Front)
120 W (8 Ohms, Front)
THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)
0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, Half Power)
Damping Factor 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ohms)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
200 mV/47 k-ohms (Line)
2.5 mV/47 k-ohms (Phono MM)
Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance
200 mV/2.2 k-ohms (Line Out)
Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance
2.0 V/2.2 k-ohms (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 6 Ohms–16 Ohms
Video Section
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
Video 1.0 Vp–p/75 Ohms (Component Y)
0.7Vp–p/75 Ohms (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
1.0 Vp–p/75 Ohms (Composite)
Component Video Frequency Response
5 Hz–100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB
Tuner Section
Tuning Frequency Range
FM 87.5 MHz–107.9 MHz
AM 530 kHz–1,710 kHz
FM/AM Preset Memory 40 Stations
General
Power Supply AC 120 V~, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 6.3 A
No-Sound Power Consumption
80 W
Standby Power Consumption
0.1 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17
1/8˝ x 6 13/16˝ x 12 15/16˝
(435 x 173.5 x 329 mm)
Weight 22.0 lbs. (10.0 kg)
CARTON
Dimensions (W x H x D) 22
7/16˝ x 11 11/16˝ x 16 5/8˝
(570 x 297 x 423 mm)
Weight 27.6 lbs. (12.5 kg)
UPC CODE
(B) 751398011597
Supplied Accessories
• Indoor FM antenna • AM loop antenna
• Color labels for speaker cables • Speaker setup microphone
• Instruction manual • Remote controller • AA (R6) batteries x 2
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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
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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-Denition Link are trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL LLC in the United States and other counties. Qdeo and
QuietVideo are trademarks of Marvell or its afliates. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. Inc. WRAT, Music Optimizer, CinemaFILTER, Theater-
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Future-Ready with the Latest HDMI®
Imagine playing the latest RPG blockbuster on your Ultra
HDTV at a breathtaking 60 frames per second. Now add
thunderous 7.2-channel surround sound from Onkyo.With
HDMI terminals on your TX-NR636 receiver supporting
4K/60 Hz, this dream can be your reality. Even if you’re not
planning on upgrading your current display right away, it’s
good to know your receiver is ready for the future.
Supports HDCP 2.2 for 4K Streaming and TV
With Hollywood studios, satellite TV broadcasters, and video
streaming services announcing a move to HDCP 2.2 copy
protection for future 4K and Full HD releases, it’s important
that your A/V receiver can handle this new standard. The
TX-NR636 is one of the rst A/V receivers to support
HDCP 2.2, making it ready for next-generation Ultra HD
streaming and broadcasting.
4K Video Upscaling with Qdeo™Technology
The TX-NR636 features Qdeo™technology from Marvell to
upscale low-res video to liquid-smooth 1080p (for HDTV)
and 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) with a compatible display. This
means video from older gaming consoles and DVD players
looks clean and sharp, giving old favorites a new lease on life.
Wi-Fi®and Bluetooth Inside
The TX-NR636 has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology built in.
Complete the setup, download our control app, and you’ve
got a graphic remote control and range of streaming features
in the palm of your hand. Or pair your Bluetooth-capable
device and stream almost any audio to your home theater.
With Advanced Music Optimizer enhancement, music via
Bluetooth has never sounded so good.
Stream Direct from Smartphone and Tablet
For lossless audio streaming, just tap on the Onkyo Remote
App icon on your smartphone to nd your music loaded
and ready to stream with all the controls you’re used to. The
receiver can switch on and select your preferred playback
mode automatically.
Stream Network-Attached Hi-res Audio
Onkyo A/V receivers are engineered for universal hi-res
compatibility and ease of use. Use the remote app to locate
your 192/24 and 96/24 albums (including 5.6 MHz DSD
playback) on PC or NAS and bask in the clarity, depth, and
detail of high-resolution music.
Built-in Internet Radio and Streaming
If you can think of it, you’ll most likely be able to stream it.
The receiver includes Spotify, AUPEO!, TuneIn, and now
Deezer, the music subscription service available in over 200
countries and boasting a library of 25 million songs.You can
search for available music using your free Onkyo remote app.
Play Lossless Music from USB
The front-panel USB port also plays almost any audio format
from mass-storage-class drives. As well as compressed les,
there’s support for FLAC, WAV, ALAC, Dolby®TrueHD
(48 kHz), and DSD.You can also connect a PC, smartphone, or
music player using one of the many digital and analog inputs.
Engineered for High Fidelity
WRAT (Wide Range Amplier Technology) is all about
high current.You need it to stay in control when speaker
impedance uctuates, and to grip without clipping as the
soundtrack explodes into action. We use a massive high-
power transformer driving ultra-low-distortion Three-Stage
Inverted Darlington Circuitry*. Combined with high-resolution
processing, the TX-NR636 packs a colossal punch for movies
while retaining musicality for two-channel playback.
* Front and center channels only.
MHL™for Mobile Device Connection
An HDMI/MHL terminal is included to connect smartphones
and other electronic devices, allowing you to display 1080p
video and other media on your HDTV with 7.1 channels of
surround sound.
Dolby®Pro Logic®IIz Seven-Channel Surround
Upmixing
Dolby®Pro Logic®IIz adds height to the soundstage with
two Front Height channels immersing you deeper into
the lm. The system upmixes stereo or 5.1 sources to 7.1
channels, and offers a number of optimized listening modes.
Powered Multi-Zone Audio and Bi-Amping
Powered Zone 2 speaker terminals (and a Zone 2 line-out)
let you power audio in another room equipped with stereo
speakers.You can also assign surround back channels to bi-
amp your front loudspeakers.
Remote Control App for Smartphone and Tablet
The free Onkyo Remote App gets your system up and
running in moments. All major playback controls, speaker
adjustments, listening mode/input source selections are at
your ngertips. Tap the music icon for internet radio or to
hear the music stored on your smart mobile, PC, or NAS.
Fast Switching and Adjustment
If you want to quickly adjust a speaker level, switch DSP
modes, or change inputs, the “Q” remote control button
does it in seconds by overlaying a simple transparent menu
on screen. Use InstaPrevue™technology to preview content
playing on any HDMI-connected component—the overlaid
video thumbnails are great for keeping an eye on a cable
channel while you’re watching a Blu-ray, for example, and also
make video switching very clear and simple.
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 simplies the calibration process)
and optimizes frequency response and output levels for
maximum clarity.