KEY FEATURES

• 4 HDMI Inputs, 1 HDMI Output

• iPod/iPhone USB Connection

• MP3 Playback from Network Devices

• Supports Onkyo Remote App

• Internet Radio Connectivity

Combining network capabilities, 7.1-channel surround sound, and the pick of today’s most vital home cinema features, the TX-NR579 brings a new degree of functionality to the entry level. Connected to a home network, this multi-talented receiver fills your living room with real-time audio from the internet or your PC. A front-side USB port offers the superior fidelity of a pure digital link to iPod/iPhone. The choice of connectors is further bolstered by a solid range of analog and digital jacks, powered Zone 2, and four HDMI® inputs to handle your high-def A/V devices. The TX-NR579’s 7.1 channels enable the subtle surround effects of Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz, along with lossless Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™. On the video side, 4K upscaling via Marvell Qdeo™ creates a phenomenal big-screen experience. Meanwhile, Audyssey 2EQ® simplifies speaker set-up, while an overlaid on-screen display and GUI make it easy to adjust settings and navigate your contents. Notch up another Onkyo win for performance and affordability.

ADVANCED FEATURES

• HDMI® Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color™, x.v.Color™, LipSync, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC
• HDMI Video Upscaling to 4K with Marvell Qdeo™
• Direct Digital Connection of iPod/iPhone via Front-Panel USB Port
• Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz for New Surround Channels
• Playback of Audio Files Through Local Network (MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, LPCM)
• Internet Radio and Music Streaming Service Connectivity (vTuner, Last.fm*, Napster*)
• Certified with Windows® 7 and DLNA Version 1.5
• Overlaid Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD) and GUI Navigation via HDMI

AMPLIFIER FEATURES

• 130 W/Ch at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 Channel Driven, IEC
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
• PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio

PROCESSING FEATURES

• Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ Decoding
• TI Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-Bit DACs (PCM1690) for All Channels
• Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
• 4 DSP Modes for Gaming: Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG
• Advanced Music Optimizer for Compressed Digital Music Files
• Mass Storage Class USB Memory Playback Capability
• Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Function
• CinemaFILTER™
• Direct Mode
• Pure Audio Mode
• Double Bass Function
• Non-Scaling Configuration
• A-Form Listening Mode Memory

CONNECTION FEATURES

• 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output
• Universal Port for UP-A1 Dock for iPod/iPhone or UP-DT1 DAB+ Radio Tuner
• HDTV-Capable (720p/1080i) Component Video Switching (2 Inputs and 1 Output)
• 5 Composite Video Inputs (1 Front/4 Rear) and 2 Outputs
• 4 Digital Audio Inputs (2 Optical and 2 Coaxial)
• 6 Analog Audio Inputs (1 Front/5 Rear) and 1 Output
• Subwoofer Pre Outs
• Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line-Out for
• Distributed Audio Playback in Another Room
• Color-Coded, Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts (Except Zone 2)
• Headphone Jack

OTHER FEATURES

• Audyssey 2EQ® for Room Acoustic Correction
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ® for Loudness Correction
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume® to Maintain Optimal Listening Level and Dynamic Range
• 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 at 48 kHz)
• Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels
• 3-Mode Display Dimmer (Normal/Dim/Dimmer)
• RDS (PS/RT/PTY/TP)
• 40 FM/AM Random Presets
• Firmware Updates via Ethernet and USB
• RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System Control
• Preprogrammed RI (Remote Interactive) Remote Control