Onkyo's ongoing mission is to bring quality to any level of home entertainment and the new Onkyo TX-SR309 certainly doesn't disappoint. A remarkable entry-level receiver given the feature-rich functionality that accompanies it and a stunning cosmetic facelift completes a fine relauch of an already top-selling receiver. A truly superb product for a great price.
At the budget-conscious end of the home entertainment spectrum, you’re looking to maximize performance and features without putting undue strain on your finances. Onkyo have redefined the entry-level A/V receiver once more, with the feature-rich TX-SR309. Not only is it ready for 3D video, but it also handles HD lossless audio codecs from Dolby and DTS.
Advanced A/V processing on a bedrock of classic Onkyo engineering is complemented by a bevy of convenient features: an overlaid On-Screen Display for easy adjustment of settings; a Universal Port for single-cable connection of peripherals; and a front-panel audio input for direct connection of iPods and other MP3 players. With the TX-SR309, you get a home cinema centerpiece ready to drive the latest high-def entertainment sources, today and beyond.
Features
HDMI™ 1.4 Support for 3D Video and Audio Return Channel
HDMI has fast become the cable of choice for connecting today’s A/V components. The three HDMI 1.4 inputs on the TX-SR309 let you simultaneously connect high-def sources such as a Blu-ray player, a gaming console, and a cable/satellite tuner. A single output then sends a pristine signal to your connected high-resolution display. As the latest version of this connector, HDMI 1.4 adds the exciting possibilities of 3D video and an Audio Return Channel. 3D video is the next big thing in home entertainment, with movie, game, and broadcast content on the increase and 3D-compatible TVs on the near horizon. The futureready TX-SR309 also offers the convenience of an Audio Return Channel via HDMI. Audio content received directly by your HDTV’s tuner can be sent “upstream” to your A/V receiver, without the need for a separate S/PDIF audio cable.
Decoding of High-Definition Surround-Sound Codecs
The Onkyo TX-SR309 can decode Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™—two lossless formats that enable delivery of a bit-for-bit soundtrack identical to the studio master track. These codecs, previously available only on mid-range and high-end receivers, take advantage of the high data capacity of the Blu-ray format. The TX-SR309 also handles two “lossy” audio formats: Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio™. Dolby Digital Plus is designed to accompany high-definition video delivered via disc media, broadcasts, and online content. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, meanwhile, offers a greater bit rate, a higher sampling rate, and more channels than the core DTS technology.
Universal Port for Single-Cable Connection of Optional Onkyo Dock for iPod or DAB+ Radio Tuner
A proprietary Universal Port located on the rear side of the TX-SR309 lets you connect an optional UP-A1 Dock for iPod or UP-DT1 DAB+ Radio Tuner. If you have both peripheral devices, they can easily be “daisy chained” via an input on the UP-DT1. A key advantage of the Universal Port is that it accepts video and audio signals through the same cable that sends a power supply from the receiver to the devices. Net result: more connectivity, less cable clutter.
Convenient Overlaid On-Screen Display via HDMI
Changing your A/V receiver’s settings is now more seamless than ever, thanks to the TX-SR309’s new overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) feature. On-screen set-up menus appear overlaid on the video image you’re watching. This means you can adjust the settings immediately, without having to switch back and forth from a blank screen background.
Four Game Modes for More Realistic Action
These four gaming modes create an audio experience with more realism and impact. You can select from Rock, Sports, Action, or RPG (Role Playing Game) modes to match your gaming content.
192 kHz/24-Bit Burr-Brown DACs Improve Jitter Performance to Deliver Clearer Sound
High-quality Burr-Brown DACs (PCM1690) work to optimize analog audio performance on the TX-SR309. These DACs perform advanced 24-bit signal processing and support sampling rates of up to 192 kHz, while displaying high resistance to clock jitter and offering a 113 dB dynamic range.
Front-Panel Audio Input for Portable Devices
If you have an iPod or other MP3 player, you can connect it to the TX-SR309’s front panel for quick and convenient audio playback. Your player’s compressed digital music files can then receive a quality boost from the receiver’s Music Optimizer technology.
Music Optimizer™ to Enhance Compressed Digital Music Files
While MP3 or AAC files may sound fine through the headphones of your portable digital player, the limitations of these files can be exposed when played back through a quality home entertainment system. This is because a significant amount of highfrequency bit information is lost during the filecompression process. To counter this, Onkyo has designed onboard Music Optimizer technology to compensate for lost bit information and improve the quality of compressed audio signals.
General Specifications
Power Supply - AC 230 V~, 50 Hz
Power Consumption - 300 W
Dimensions - (W x H x D) 435 x 150 x 328 mm
Weight - 7.5 kg
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