Onkyo TX-NR838 User manual

TX-NR838 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver
2014 NEW PRODUCT RELEASE
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Spellbinding Entertainment, However You Like It
Destined to intoxicate hi- enthusiasts as much as hardcore lm and game lovers, the TX-NR838 Network A/V Receiver combines pure analog
power with the latest in high-resolution audio and video processing. This heavyweight receiver is built around Onkyo’s “Emotion, Delivered” high-
current amplication concept with a massive customized transformer and discrete Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry. Hi- credentials
are cemented with Pure Direct Analog Path, a selectable mode that shuts down all digital circuitry when you’re listening to LPs or other high-
quality audio sources. Signals are routed via the phono or analog inputs to the amps for pristine sound that’s completely free of digital noise.
Devotees of high-resolution, meanwhile, can stream their network-attached 5.6 MHz DSD or 192/24 hi-res albums using the remote app, while
listeners seeking an instant x can enjoy music from smartphone via inbuilt Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth. The TX-NR838 is also packed full of cutting-
edge features for movies and gaming, with 4K/60 Hz-ready HDMI® terminals, HDCP 2.2 compatibility for future Ultra HD premium content, and
the sheer power you need for a convincing surround-sound experience.
ADVANCED FEATURES
• THX® Select2™ Plus Certied for Theater Reference Sound
• 4K/60 Hz-Capable HDMI® Terminals for Ultra HD
Entertainment*1
• Supports HDCP 2.2*2 Copy Protection for Future 4K
Streaming, Broadcasting, and Premium Studio Content
• Zone 2 HDMI Output for HD Video in a Second Room
• 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 on All Channels
• Customized Capacitors and Transformer for High-Current Capability
• Pure Direct Analog Path Mode for Interference-Free Hi-
Stereo Listening
• 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, and AUPEO!)*3
• Play Compressed, Lossless, and Hi-res Audio via Local
Network (MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis,
AAC, Apple Lossless, DSD 5.6 MHz, LPCM*4, and Dolby®
TrueHD)
• AccuEQ Room Calibration with Mic for Clear and Balanced Sound
• Dolby®Pro Logic® IIz Upmixing for 7.1-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 1080p Video and Stills from Smartphone and Tablet
• Overlaid Input Source Preview with InstaPrevue™ Technology
• Bi-Amping Capability for Front Channels
• Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2/3 Line-Outs for Distributed
Audio Playback
• Whole House Mode for Synchronized Housewide Audio
• 7.2 Multichannel Pre-Outs
• PM Bass for Deep Bass and Clear Mid-Range
*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
• 130 W/Ch (8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels
Driven, FTC);
• 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 for 4K/60 Hz Video, 3D, Audio Return Channel, DeepColor™,
x.v.Color™, LipSync, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™,
DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC
• 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
• Direct Mode and Pure Audio Mode
CONNECTION FEATURES
• 7 HDMI Inputs (1 Front/6 Rear), Zone 1 and Zone 2 Outputs
• Mass Storage Class USB Memory Playback Capability
• Component Video Switching (1 Input and 1 Output)
• 4 Composite Video Inputs (1 Front/3 Rear) and 1 Output
• 5 Digital Audio Inputs (2 Optical and 3 Coaxial)
• 7 Analog Audio Inputs (1 Front/6 Rear)
• Phono Input (MM) for Turntable Connection
• IR Input, 12 V Trigger Out (Zone 2), and RS232 Port
• 2 Parallel Subwoofer Pre-Outs
OTHER FEATURES
• Independent Crossover Adjustment for Each Channel (40/50/
60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)
• A/V Sync Control (Up to 800 ms in 10 ms Steps at 48 kHz)
• Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with
Quick Set-Up
• 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, Volume Knob
LED On/Off*)
• 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
• Aluminum Front Panel and Volume Control Knob
• Compatible with RI Dock for iPod/iPhone and AirPlay (DS-A5)
• Preprogrammed RI (Remote Interactive) Remote Control
*Note: Volume knob LED is always off when display is dimmed
Microphone for
AccuEQ

TX-NR838 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver
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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
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and other countries. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shufe, 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-Denition 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 afliates. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. SIRIUS, XM and all
related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. 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. 14N09 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 amplication
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 Amplier 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 amplication
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 certication guarantees the same high volume, low-
distortion sound you experience in a multiplex theater. Your
TX-NR838 receiver passed more than 2,000 laboratory tests
to ensure every aspect of audio performance meets THX
standards for theater-reference sound. THX Select2 Plus is
recommended for screen-to-seat viewing distances of 10-12
feet (3-4 meters).
Pure Direct Analog Path for Interference-Free
Hi-fi Amplification
Pure Direct Analog Path mode brings higher delity to vinyl,
SACD, or CD playback via your home theater. 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 ampliers 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- stereo amplier.
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®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.
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.
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.
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.
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 theater. 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 nd your music loaded and
ready with familiar song organization and playback controls.
You can also browse and stream millions of tracks on Spotify
(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.
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.
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.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Amplier Section
Power Output
All Channels 130 W/Ch (8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%
THD, 2 Channels Driven)
Dynamic Power 300 W (3 Ohms, Front)
250 W (4 Ohms, Front)
150 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/470 Ohms (Line Out)
Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance
4.6 V/470 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 4 Ohms – 16 Ohms or 6 Ohms – 16 Ohms
Video Section
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
Video 1.0 Vp–p/75 Ohms (Component Y)
0.7 Vp–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 8.1 A
No-Sound Power Consumption
90 W
Standby Power Consumption
0.1 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17 1/8˝ x 7 13/16˝ x 15 3/4˝
(435 x 198.5 x 400 mm)
(Height 10
5/16
˝ [261.2 mm] with antennas raised)
Weight 34.2 lbs. (15.5 kg)
CARTON
Dimensions (W x H x D) 22 11/16˝ x 13 1/16˝ x 20˝
(576 x 331 x 508 mm)
Weight 40.8 lbs. (18.5 kg)
UPC CODE
(B) 751398011610
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