Onkyo TX-NR905 - Manual (Page 3)

Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC ™ )
In conventional digital-to-analog methods, it is
impossible to completely remove noise, which
taints the analog signal and ultimately degrades
the sound emitted from your speakers. With Onkyo’s VLSC, data is continuously
sampled between two discrete points (via a signal comparison generator), and
the difference is joined with analog
vectors in real time to produce a
smooth output wave form.The VLSC
digital-to-analog conversion method
results in a smooth, virtually pulse noise-
free audio signal that faithfully
reproduces the acoustic detail and
subtle nuances of all your audio sources,
and breathes life into digital media.
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
In conventional volume-attenuation methods, the signal comes close to the noise
floor at low volumes and is therefore susceptible to interference. Even if the
amount of noise is minimal, it taints the signal as it is amplified. Onkyo’s Optimum
Gain Volume Circuitry adjusts the gain so that less than half the typical amount
of attenuation is necessary.The signal never comes close to the noise floor,
thereby eliminating the possibility of the noise contamination that plagues
conventional volume-attenuation designs.
Highly Precise Onboard Burr-Brown Digital-to-Analog
Converters
Using second-rate devices in the digital-to-analog process does nothing to reveal
the potential of digital sources.That’s why you’ll find Burr-Brown 24-bit, 192 kHz
stereo DACs (PCM1796) in the TX-NR905. With an advanced Texas Instruments
architecture, these DACs achieve excellent dynamic performance and improve
tolerance to clock jitter.
Three High-Quality Texas Instruments Digital Signal Processing
(DSP) Chips
The TX-NR905 assigns three Texas Instruments
(Aureus
™ ) DSP chips to independently handle
the greater processing requirements of Dolby
TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Audyssey MultEQ
XT and post-processing.
Neural-THX ® Surround Decoding Technology
Neural-THX Surround decoder enables content to
be encoded into 5.1 or 7.1 channels and transmitted
to the TX-NR905, where it is decoded onboard.This
technology reduces the bandwidth needed by
broadcasters to deliver sound content and enables
7.1-channel support for gaming and movies.
Playback of Different A/V Sources (Including Video) in Up to
Three Different Locations
The TX-NR905 gives you the option of
playing back a separate two-channel
source with video images (such as a movie
or TV broadcast) at the same time as
playing back a 5.1-channel source in the main room. Alternatively, you can use
the Zone 2 and Zone 3 pre outs to connect to amplifiers in two other rooms.
With the latter option, all 7.1 channels can be kept active in the main room.The
TX-NR905’s remote control lets you adjust volume levels and balance in both
zones, as well as bass and treble in Zone 2.
RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System Control
With HDMI version 1.3a compatibility, the TX-NR905
offers integrated system control with selected HDMI-
compatible high-definition displays, DVD recorders and
Blu-ray Disc players. With one remote control, you can control certain key
functions, including Standby,Volume Command and Direct Change. RIHD lets
you seamlessly integrate your Onkyo receiver with other leading brand-name
devices, including those in the Panasonic VIERA Link and Toshiba CE-Link
™ ranges.
RI (Remote Interactive) System Capability and the iPod
With Onkyo’s RI system, you can integrate and operate all
components through a single remote control. RI also enables you to
integrate virtually any iPod model with one of Onkyo’s RI Docks for
the iPod.
7.1 Surround Sound Experience Upmix to 7.1 Downmix to 5.1 7.1 Encoded
Game Console Game Content
Neural-THX Surround
Enabled Receiver
7.1 Home Theater System
5.1 or 7.1-Ch Speaker System
Zone 2
Stereo Speaker System
Zone 3
Stereo Speaker System
ONKYO A/V receiver
with RIHD
RIHD-compatible
HDTV
RIHD-compatible
player / recorder
connect components
with
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL CHARGE
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY
TV
iPod integrated for easy system control.
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