Description
Onkyo TX-NR797 9.2 Channel Smart Network A/V Receiver
This 9.2-channel Onkyo SMART A/V Receiver™ plays the lead role in your whole-home audio experience. Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, and DTS Play-Fi® are enhanced by high-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi® while speaker outputs with DACs can power D/A audio in three rooms. With nine channels of high-current power on tap, roll up the volume to THX® Certified Select™ reference level and wrap your family in 5.2.4 channels of Dolby Atmos® or DTS:X® sound, or feel IMAX® Enhanced content as the filmmakers intended. Dolby Surround® upmixes legacy sound for height-enabled systems while Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer creates a 3D sound-field using horizontal speakers. DAA features an upgraded power-train while anti-noise refinements result in a wider soundstage. AccuEQ Advance 9-point calibration eliminates standing waves so audio is expressed naturally. All this and more helps the TX-NR797 shape entertainment to your life.
Key Features:
- 9.2 Channels THX Certified, SMART A/V Receiver
- 100 W/Ch (8 Ohms), 220 W/Ch (6 Ohms)
- Certified for IMAX Enhanced and THX Certified Select
- Custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer
- AKM (AK4458) 384 kHz/32-bit multichannel D/A conversion
- Supports HDCP 2.2, 4K/60p, HDR (Dolby Vision™, HDR10, HLG), BT.2020, 4:4:4 color sub-sampling, 24-bit color, 3D Video, ARC (Audio Return Channel), DeepColor™, x.v.Color, and LipSync via HDMI
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby® TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio®
- Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer 3D processing
- Dolby Surround® and DTS® Neural:X upmixing technology
- SMART AV Receiver supports multi-room audio, streaming services, and Onkyo Controller remote streaming app
- Works with Sonos for the Sonos Home Sound System
- Bluetooth® technology with Wake on Play Standby, auto input selection for voice control with selected smart speakers
- Chromecast built-in and voice control with the Google Assistant
- AirPlay 2 multi-room audio and voice control with Siri
- DTS Play-Fi multi-room audio via Onkyo Music Control App
- FlareConnect multi-zone audio with compatible components
- Quad-core SoC supports high-speed 802.11ac (2×2 MIMO) Wi-Fi
- 1080p to 4K upscaling via HDMI
- 7 HDMI inputs (1 front), 2 outputs (Main [ARC], Sub/Zone 2)
- 1 component video input (assignable)
- 2 composite video inputs (assignable)
- 2 digital audio inputs (optical and coaxial, assignable)
- 6 analog RCA inputs (assignable)
- 1/8″ (3.5 mm) mini-stereo analog input (front)
- 1 phono input with built-in MM equalizer for turntable
- 1/8″ (3.5 mm) setup mic input for AccuEQ (front)
- 1/4″ (6.35 mm) headphone jack (front)
- 2 subwoofer pre-outs
- Zone 2/Zone B analog RCA line-level output
- Dimensions:Height: 6-13/16″ Width: 17-1/8″ Depth: 14-15/16″
- Weight: 23.8 lbs, Shipping: 30 lbs
- Warranty: 2 Years Parts and Labor
Features:
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SMART AV Receiver™ makes multi-room easy
SMART AV Receiver is the heart of your home entertainment system. Access streaming content from Amazon Music, Pandora®, Spotify®, TIDAL, Deezer, and TuneIn and share sound as part of a multi-room system via Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in*, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi®, and FlareConnect™
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Works with Sonos
The TX-NR797 can join your existing Sonos Home Sound System, or be the start of a new one, just by pairing it with a Sonos Connect*. The AVR ties into the Sonos ecosystem, waking, changing inputs, and playing at the desired volume on command from the Sonos app
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Chromecast built-in with the Google Assistant
Stream any music from your smartphone, laptop, or PC to the receiver with ease. Control playback with Chromecast-enabled apps you know and love from your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows® laptop, or Chromebook. If you have a smart speaker featuring the Google Assistant, you can cue, play, and control music playback by voice
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Experience IMAX® Enhanced
IMAX Enhanced* A/V receivers feature DTS:X sound technology optimized for the IMAX® signature experience, reproducing the full dynamic range of IMAX theatrical sound-mixes available with digitally re-mastered IMAX Enhanced content. A pre-set IMAX Mode reproduces audio at the highest levels and delivers lMAX Enhanced content as the filmmakers intended. IMAX Enhanced versions of a range of films, from Hollywood blockbusters to documentaries, will be released for 4K HDR streaming and Ultra HD Blu-ray™
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THX® Certified Select™ theater-reference sound
THX Certified Select guarantees the same reference volume level of a commercial theater in rooms where the viewing position is about 10–12 ft. from the screen. To gain certification for reference sound within strict THX® soundquality parameters, receivers must pass 2,000 bench-tests in 75 categories covering 14,000 data points
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Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® – setting sound free
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X map sounds in the movie to their corresponding positions in your room, so audio is localized or free move among your speakers and around the audience in sync with the action on screen. This 9.2-ch receiver expands object-based sound-field coverage with a 5.2.4 or 7.2.2-ch layout. Enjoy classic titles through your height-enabled system with Dolby Surround® and DTS® Neural:X upmixers for legacy soundtracks
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Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer
When playing any Dolby® format, engaging Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer* enables a more immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers
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Dynamic Audio Amplification
Refined over 70 years to deliver emotion in high fidelity, DAA features a custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer, customized capacitors, and discrete amp output stages. Unique topology prevents phase-shift while high current improves speaker control for true dynamic speed. Driving 4-ohm loads through all channels, DAA has power to move
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New upgrades reduce noise and boost power
The TX-NR797 adds new refinements that control noise, boost power, and improve S/N performance. A new HDMI® board has shorter signal-paths and large, carefully finished grounds for clean A/V signals. SoC is isolated to reduce interference noise. The power-supply line is strengthened in pursuit of power and the results are evident in improved speed, force, and localization across an expanded soundstage
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Whole Home Audio, just add speakers
Orchestrate playback of different audio sources in up to three rooms at once from your smartphone. The TX-NR797 has nine amplifier channels and two zone audio DACs supporting D/A audio distribution via Zone 2 and Zone 3 outputs, including HDMI®/SPDIF/NET/Bluetooth®, and supports a variety of speaker layouts including 5.2.2-ch Main + Zone 2, or 5.2-ch + Zone 2 + Zone 3. Note: HDMI and SPDIF support PCM audio only. Zone 2 HDMI audio available on inputs 1–3. Zone 3 supports analog/NET/Bluetooth.Whole Home Audio, just add speakers Orchestrate playback of different audio sources in up to three rooms at once from your smartphone. The TX-NR797 has nine amplifier channels and two zone audio DACs supporting D/A audio distribution via Zone 2 and Zone 3 outputs, including HDMI®/SPDIF/NET/Bluetooth®, and supports a variety of speaker layouts including 5.2.2-ch Main + Zone 2, or 5.2-ch + Zone 2 + Zone 3-
- Note: HDMI and SPDIF support PCM audio only. Zone 2 HDMI audio available on inputs 1–3. Zone 3 supports analog/NET/Bluetooth
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Quad-core SoC supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi®
A powerful SoC (System on a Chip) processes multiple tasks at once. It evolves network functions and supports the latest high-speed 802.11ac (2×2 MIMO) specification while compatible with 802.11 b/g/n dual-band routers
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Versatile Zone 2/Zone B line-out
Connect an audio system via analog RCA input to the AVR’s Zone 2/Zone B line-out. In Zone 2 mode, you can play the same or different D/A sources (including SPDIF and HDMI) in either or both rooms at the same time. Zone B mode is an ideal match for a supported wireless transmitter. Listen to any source—including the TV—through wireless headphones. Perfect for midnight movies and TV
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Clarify voice dialog in-program instantly
Vocal Enhancer solves inaudible dialog in TV programs and movies. DSP technology identifies voice frequencies so you can adjust them using remote-control keys or controls on the front panel
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AccuEQ Advance with AccuReflex™
AccuEQ Advance room acoustic calibration uses nine-point measurement to remove standing waves that occur when sound from the speakers resonates with sound reflecting off the walls, altering its natural expression. During the process, background noise is ignored to ensure accurate equalization. AccuReflex optimizes 3D sound reproduction through height speakers by resolving phase-shift. Enjoy a cohesive 3D soundfield in rooms of any shape or size
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Connections for custom installation
The TX-NR797 features a 12 V trigger output for an external component and an IR input for remote-control range extension. It supports IP control, RS-232C, and OSD output for custom installers. An optional rack-mount kit is also available