Onkyo TX-SR606-S 7.1 Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Home Theater Receiver - Silver

The Progression of Affordable High-Def Home Theater Continues with Full HD Integration and Video Upscaling

As part of the second generation of Onkyo high-definition-capable receivers, the TX- SR606 is at the forefront of affordable home theater. The key is to have the most capable version of HDMI. The TX-SR606 provides high-definition video and audio processing for four source components—another first for Onkyo at this level. From Blu-ray Disc players to gaming consoles and cable/satellite boxes, you have everything in the digital realm covered. Apart from 1080p video, the TX-SR606 can upscale all video signals to 1080i, regardless of the connection, for output via HDMI. Onkyo’s own RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) also gives you inter-operability with the displays and playback components from other leading brands. And with an expanded version of Audyssey’s  room correction technology, the TX-SR606 maintains the fullness of surround sound audio quality at low volume levels. The TX-SR606 offers all-round excellence rarely seen at this level.

Processing 1080p Video and High-Def Surround Sound via HDMI 1.3a
With the latest HDMI version and advanced A/V processing capabilities, the TX-SR606 is a powerful control center for all high definition media, including Blu-ray Disc and HD broadcasts. You can connect up to four components via HDMI to receive and switch compatible sources for a pure digital connection to an HDTV. Also, all multichannel audio—from bit-for-bit streams to standard Dolby Digital—can be digitally transported via HDMI for processing by the TX-SR606.This version of HDMI enables CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), greater bandwidth to deal with higher resolutions, 36-bit Deep Color, and high frame rates.

The Full Range of Next-Generation, High-Definition Surround-Sound Codecs
The TX-SR606 has the decoding technologies—Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio—to enable a lossless, bit-for-bit soundtrack that is identical to that of the studio master. Both codecs are designed for the Blu-ray Disc format. The receiver also handles two “lossy” technologies: Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD® High Resolution Audio. Dolby Digital Plus has been designed for 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.

HDMI Video Upscaling (to 1080i) and Faroudja DCDi Edge (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) Technology
The TX-SR606’s HDMI inputs can receive pristine digital video from HDMI-enabled components for a single-cable output to a display device with an HDMI or DVI connection. 1080p video is processed as it is, but all other signals can be upscaled to 1080i via HDMI. Upscaling takes the video resolution to pure HD quality, and it better matches the native resolution of today’s high-definition displays. To further improve performance on high-definition displays, the TX-SR606 features a deinterlacing chip with Faroudja DCDi Edge technology, which effectively eliminates video artifacts.

RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System Control
Courtesy of HDMI 1.3a, the TX-SR606 offers integrated system control with selected HDMI-compatible high-definition displays, DVD and harddisk recorders, and Blu-ray Disc players. With one remote control, you can control several functions, including Standby, Volume Command and Direct Change. RIHD lets you seamlessly integrate the TX-SR606 with other leading brand-name devices, including those in the Panasonic VIERA Link,Toshiba CE-Link, Sharp AQUOS Link, and Samsung Anynet+ ranges.

Correcting Room Distortion and Loudness with Audyssey 2EQ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ
The TX-SR606 uses Audyssey 2EQ to counter distortion created by walls, furniture, and other objects. This technology detects speaker distance, and then sets levels, delays, and crossovers, while also measuring room acoustics. Compared to one-position room correction systems, Audyssey 2EQ covers a much wider listening area. Moreover, it corrects problems in both frequency response and time domain (where most of the problems lie) across the entire listening area. The results are immediately obvious—a clear, well-balanced and natural sound. After 2EQ calibration, Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality at lower volumes. The professionals who create music and movies do so at reference levels much louder than typical home listening levels. When volume is reduced on a standard home theater receiver, the bass disappears, voices change, and the surround

Performance
High current amplifier	Yes
Auto set-up	Yes
Surround sound Surround sound: Surround 7.1 Surround sound simulates the theater or concert experience by surrounding the listener with sound coming from different points around the room. View full glossary Surround sound: Surround sound simulates the theater or concert experience by surrounding the listener with sound coming from different points around the room.	Surround 7.1
Surround decoding	Dolby TrueHD
HDMI switching	Yes
HDMI switching type	Upconversion
Bandwidth @ rated power Bandwidth @ rated power: 5Hz - 100kHz This is the frequency range the amp uses to achieve the claimed wattage. View full glossary Bandwidth @ rated power: This is the frequency range the amp uses to achieve the claimed wattage.	5Hz - 100kHz
Power per channel (RMS) Power per channel (RMS): 90 Watts This refers to the amount of power (watts) the source unit sends to the right and left front channels, as opposed to power sent to other speakers. View full glossary Power per channel (RMS): This refers to the amount of power (watts) the source unit sends to the right and left front channels, as opposed to power sent to other speakers.	90 Watts
THD @ rated power THD @ rated power: 0.08% @ 8 ohms THD stands for total harmonic distortion and is rated as a percent of the total musical signal. View full glossary THD @ rated power: THD stands for total harmonic distortion and is rated as a percent of the total musical signal.	0.08% @ 8 ohms
THX-certified	No
Multi-room capability	Yes
Inputs and outputs
Component video outputs	1
Composite video inputs	3
Composite video outputs Composite video outputs: 2 A basic video connection commonly found on VCRs, game consoles and camcorders. All video information is combined, and a comb filter must be used by the display device to break the signal down into the component parts. Not recommended for best picture. View full glossary Composite video outputs: A basic video connection commonly found on VCRs, game consoles and camcorders. All video information is combined, and a comb filter must be used by the display device to break the signal down into the component parts. Not recommended for best picture.	2
S-video outputs	2
HDMI inputs HDMI inputs: 4 The number of HDMI inputs a TV has. The more inputs, the more components can be added to the system. View full glossary HDMI inputs: The number of HDMI inputs a TV has. The more inputs, the more components can be added to the system.	4
HDMI outputs	1
Digital coaxial outputs Digital coaxial outputs: 0 This connection carries up to 7 channels of digital audio for playback with a surround-sound receiver. Digital coaxial uses a standard RCA-type connector. View full glossary Digital coaxial outputs: This connection carries up to 7 channels of digital audio for playback with a surround-sound receiver. Digital coaxial uses a standard RCA-type connector.	0
Digital audio (TOSLINK) inputs	2
Digital audio (TOSLINK) outputs Digital audio (TOSLINK) outputs: 0 This digital audio output allows for a connection to a home audio system. When using a TV’s built-in ATSC (HD) tuner, as with an antenna, the digital audio output is able to pass a Dolby Digital audio signal. View full glossary Digital audio (TOSLINK) outputs: This digital audio output allows for a connection to a home audio system. When using a TV’s built-in ATSC (HD) tuner, as with an antenna, the digital audio output is able to pass a Dolby Digital audio signal.	0
Stereo audio inputs Stereo audio inputs: 6 A set of RCA audio outputs that let you connect a TV to an audio system. This type of connection will only give you stereo, though many audio systems can turn into surround modes like Dolby Digital Pro Logic II for a more enveloping experience. View full glossary Stereo audio inputs: A set of RCA audio outputs that let you connect a TV to an audio system. This type of connection will only give you stereo, though many audio systems can turn into surround modes like Dolby Digital Pro Logic II for a more enveloping experience.	6
Multi-channel inputs	8
Subwoofer out	No
Satellite radio-ready	Yes
iPod compatible	No
S-video inputs S-video inputs: 4 This round connector carries video only, no audio, and while it will give you better picture quality than a Composite connection it is still limited to 480i resolution and cannot pass high-definition. View full glossary S-video inputs: This round connector carries video only, no audio, and while it will give you better picture quality than a Composite connection it is still limited to 480i resolution and cannot pass high-definition.	4
Number of component video inputs Number of component video inputs: 2 These inputs use three RCA cables to carry a video signal. Receivers and sources with these inputs will be able to route video signals from more than one high-resolution source to a TV with component inputs. View full glossary Number of component video inputs: These inputs use three RCA cables to carry a video signal. Receivers and sources with these inputs will be able to route video signals from more than one high-resolution source to a TV with component inputs.	2
Number of digital coaxial inputs Number of digital coaxial inputs: 2 A single coaxial cable can transfer a multi-channel signal from a digital source, like a DVD player, to a receiver, where it will be processed and turned into surround sound. The more inputs you have, the more components you can hook up. View full glossary Number of digital coaxial inputs: A single coaxial cable can transfer a multi-channel signal from a digital source, like a DVD player, to a receiver, where it will be processed and turned into surround sound. The more inputs you have, the more components you can hook up.	2
General features
Type	Receivers
Universal remote	Yes
On-screen menu display	No
UPC	751398008108
Manufacturer's part number	TXSR606S
Dimensions
Height	7.0 inches
Width	17.0 inches
Depth	14.3 inches
Weight	25 lbs.

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