2016 NEW PRODUCT RELEASE TX-NR656 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver BLACK SILVER Set Your Home Entertainment to “EPIC” Unbeatable features meet unbeatable sound in the TX-NR656, a cutting-edge A/V powerhouse that revolutionizes the entertainment experience. There’s DTS:X® and Dolby Atmos® decoding with advanced AccuReflex phase calibration for cohesive spatial audio; Chromecast built-in*, AirPlay, and Wi-Fi® with Spotify® and TIDAL for music on demand; and FlareConnect™* that sends network sources and audio from external inputs to compatible components and speakers in other rooms. Select HDMI® terminals support 4K/60 Hz/HDR/HDCP 2.2, while the 32-bit DAC extracts all the depth and detail of Hi-Res Audio. The TX-NR656 has Dynamic Audio Amplification to accurately control and drive your speakers with phenomenal clarity. Whether it’s pulling you into Middle Earth, waking the neighbors with Fallout 4, or pumping out the latest on Spotify®, the TX-NR656 rekindles passion for the content you love. * Enabled with a firmware update. • Advanced Music Optimizer to Improve Compressed Digital Audio CONNECTION FEATURES HIGHLIGHTS Quality (Bluetooth Audio Included) • Control and Stream with Free Onkyo Controller*5 App for • 8 HDMI Inputs (1 Front/ 7 Rear) and 2 Outputs ™ • USB 2.0 Port • DTS:X® and Dolby Atmos® up to 5.1.2 Channels iPod touch/iPhone and Android Devices • Mass Storage Class USB Memory Playback Capability *1 • Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line Out for Distributed Analog/Digital • Wireless Audio Streaming with Chromecast built-in Audio Playback in Another Room • 2 Component Inputs and AirPlay • Bi-Amping Capability for Front Channels • 2 Composite Video Inputs ® ® ® • Bluetooth Audio / Wi-Fi with Spotify and TIDAL • 3 Digital Audio Inputs (2 Optical and 1 Coaxial) • HDMI® 8 In / 2 Out Including 1 Front (HDCP 2.2 / HDR) AMPLIFIER FEATURES • 8 Analog Audio Inputs (1 Front*/7 Rear) • Dynamic Audio Amplification for Realistic Sound • 160 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 1 Channel Driven, IEC); • Phono Input for Turntable Connection 175 W/Ch (6 , 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 Channel Driven, JEITA) • AccuEQ Room Calibration with AccuReflex Technology Ω • 2 Parallel Subwoofer Pre-Outs • Dynamic Audio Amplification for a Thrilling Audio Experience • Location-Numbered Speaker Terminals • FlareConnect™*1 Wireless Multi-room Audio • H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer * 3.5mm pin jack type. • Phono Input and Hi-Res Audio Playback • High Current Amp Design to Effectively Drive the Speakers • 384 kHz/32-bit Hi-Grade DAC • Non-Phase Shift Amp Circuits for Realistic Imaging OTHER FEATURES • VLSC™ for a Clear Audio Experience • Crossover Adjustment for Each Channel • Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/200 Hz) ADVANCED FEATURES • PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for • A/V Sync Control (Up to 500 ms in 5 ms Steps at 48 kHz) S/PDIF Audio • Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick • DTS:X New-Generation Sound Format Ready Set-Up • Supports Dolby Atmos Format for Exciting Multidimensional Sound PROCESSING FEATURES • Hybrid Standby Function with HDMI Passthrough 2 • 4K/60 Hz-Capable 4:4:4 HDMI Terminals for Ultra HD Entertainment* • HDMI Support for 4K/60 Hz, 3D, Audio Return Channel, DeepColor™, • Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels • Supports HDCP 2.2 and HDR for Future 4K/Full HD Video Streaming x.v.Color™, LipSync, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD • 3-Mode Display Dimmer (Normal/Dim/Dimmer) and Broadcast*3 Master Audio™, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, • 40 FM/AM Random Presets • Built-in Wi-Fi Certified Wireless LAN Capability and CEC • Firmware Updates via Ethernet and USB • Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR Capability (Compatible Profile: A2DP v1.2, • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Decoding • RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI) for System Control AVRCP v1.3) with Advanced Music Optimizer DSP Technology • AK4458 384 kHz/32-bit DAC (8 Channels x 1) • Simple Remote Control • Internet Radio and Music Streaming Subscription Services Included • 32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines 4 (TuneIn Radio, Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer)* • 4 DSP Modes for Gaming: Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG *1 Enabled with a firmware update. *2 6G video is supported on HDMI inputs 1/2/3, Main Out, and Sub Out. *3 HDCP 2.2 is supported on HDMI inputs 1/2/3, Main Out, and Sub Out. • Play Compressed, Lossless, and Hi-Res Audio via Local Network • Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Function (MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV, AAC, Apple Lossless, DSD 5.6 MHz, *4 Availability of services depends on region. Some services may require a paid subscription and ™ firmware update. Availability of third-party services advertised here is accurate at the time of ® • CinemaFILTER and Dolby TrueHD) publication, but may be subject to change without notice. *5 For iOS and Android™ devices. Please • FlareConnect Multi-room Audio Distribution to Compatible • Direct Mode check App Store or Google Play for device and OS requirements. Components and Speakers • Double Bass Function • AccuEQ Room Calibration Featuring AccuReflex Technology for Seamless Object-based Sound from Compatible Speakers (Mic Included) TX-NR656 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver DTS:X® and Dolby Atmos® Ready Dynamic Audio Amplification for Clear and Realistic SPECIFICATIONS Sound Reproduction Discover the best in object-based surround-sound with Amplifier Section Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Free from the traditional Power your speakers like never before with Onkyo’s Dynamic Power Output channel-based audio Audio Amplification. Sound comes alive thanks to accurate, All Channels 160 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD, bed, sound flows above noise-free signal processing and hi-current power that 1 Channel Driven, IEC) and around you in three 175 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD, dynamically controls your speakers for precise, authentic audio 1 Channel Driven, JEITA) dimensions for a movie and reproduction. Dynamic Power 240 W (3 Ω Front) gaming experience that will 210 W (4 Ω, Front) take your breath away. 120 W (8 Ω, Front) THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise) Wireless Audio Playback with Chromecast built-in* 0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, Half Power) and AirPlay Input Sensitivity and Impedance 200 mV/47 kΩ (Line) TX-NR656, now with Chromecast built-in and AirPlay, frees 3.5 mV/47 kΩ (Phono MM) your music from your smartphone. You can stream your music Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance 200 mV/2.3 kΩ (Zone 2 Line Out) stored in your phone or using Chromecast built-in / AirPlay 1 V/470 Ω (Subwoofer Pre Out) compatible apps. Phono Overload 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%) * Chromecast built-in enabled via firmware update. Frequency Response 10 Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio) Bluetooth® Audio / Wi-Fi® with Spotify® and TIDAL* Powered Zone 2 for Audio Playback in Second Room Tone Control ±10 dB, 90 Hz (Bass) ±10 dB, 7.5 kHz (Treble) In addition to Chromecast built-in and AirPlay, stream virtually TX-NR656 has Powered Zone 2 capability to bring audio to Signal-to-Noise Ratio 106 dB (Line, IHF-A) any audio from your smartphone, tablet, or PC to your home a second room connected to your A/V Receiver. Now with 80 dB (Phono MM, IHF-A) cinema for clear and powerful sound. Available internet radio dedicated Zone 2 DAC, Speaker Impedance 6 Ω–16 Ω and music subscription services include Spotify and more. you can bring digital Video Section * Support for some services including TIDAL and Deezer enabled via audio input sources Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance firmware update. such as Spotify to a Video 1.0 Vp–p/75 Ω (Component Y) FlareConnect™ Wireless Multi-room Audio second room. 0.7 Vp–p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1.0 Vp–p/75 Ω (Composite) FlareConnect* shares audio from network and external Play Everything from Vinyl to Hi-Res Audio Component Video Frequency Response audio input sources between compatible components. Enjoy +0 dB, -3 dB Onkyo A/V receivers feature a dedicated phono input effortless multi-room playback of LP records, CDs, network Tuner Section for turntable connection as well as universal Hi-Res music services, and more with supported components and Tuning Frequency Range compatibility for ease of use. Use Onkyo Controller to locate speaker systems. Music selection, speaker grouping, and FM 87.5 MHz–108 MHz your 192/24 and 96/24 albums (including 5.6 MHz DSD AM 530 kHz–1,710 kHz playback management across the home are built into the playback) on PC or NAS and bask in the clarity, depth, and 522 kHz–1,611 kHz Onkyo Controller** app. 522 kHz–1,611 kHz (Taiwan Model) detail of high-resolution music. FM/AM Preset Memory 40 Stations 384 kHz/32-bit Hi-Grade DAC General Power Supply AC 220–240 V~, 50/60 Hz A premium-quality AK4458 AC 120 V~, 60 Hz (Taiwan Model) digital-to-analog converter Power Consumption 570 W from AKM unlocks the full No-Sound Power Consumption potential of any audio 65 W format with unique Standby Power Consumption 0.15 W low-distortion filtering Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 173.5 x 378 mm technologies for clear sound. Weight 10.0 kg AccuEQ Calibration Featuring AccuReflex Technology CARTON AccuEQ equalizes the surround-sound to suit the room Dimensions (W x H x D) 570 x 288 x 468 mm acoustics for crisply focused sound, while AccuReflex aligns Weight 13.0 kg the phase of Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers with the sound Supplied Accessories coming from your other speakers.