AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTS 2001

A ll digital data is basically the

same—various combinations
of “0”s and “1”s. But not all digital
products are created equal. Some sound
better than others—a fact more than a
few manufacturers would like to forget
as they race to build components
designed to meet even cheaper prices.
At Onkyo, we follow a different
approach: get the basics right, leave off
the frills, pay attention to details, use
only the best parts, and incorporate a
forward-looking design that’s easy to use.
But it doesn’t end there.
Our manufacturing facilities are
ISO 9001 certified to ensure the highest
standards of quality. Every component
we build is subjected to a battery of
tests to make sure you get the same high
level of performance as the engineering
prototypes. Even in our least expensive
components you’ll find high-quality,
low-tolerance, audiophile-grade parts.
It’s all part of a comprehensive
formula to make better products—
products acclaimed worldwide for
over a half-century not just for their
sonic excellence, but for their superior
construction, high level of reliability
and ease of use.
We call the philosophy Premium
Digital. Dealers call it added value.
You’ll simply call it more bang for
your buck.
We invite you to experience that
‘bang’ for yourself. Visit your Onkyo
dealer today, and hear firsthand what
Onkyo Premium Digital home enter-
tainment is really all about—clarity,
power and precision, Onkyo style.

CONTENTS
HOME THEATER RECEIVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
DVD TECHNOLOGY & INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SEPARATE COLLECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PURE HI-FI COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
O nce in a blue moon, something so innovative comes
along that it obliterates your preconceptions about what
is possible. For example, whoever thought you could say “home
theater” and “future proof” in the same sentence? Well, Onkyo
did. As a matter of fact, our engineers said it in one word—
the TX-DS989. You’ll find this revolutionary 7-channel THX
Surround EX receiver has features and technologies found in
no other receiver, regardless of price. In fact, it’s so state of the
art, some industry analysts are calling it “over-engineered.”
We tend to agree. The TX-DS989—a new receiver for a
new age in home theater.
TX-DS989
THX® ULTRA 7.1 CHANNEL
DIGITAL RECEIVER WITH
THX SURROUND EX™ AND
DTS-ES 6.1 DISCRETE

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THE REVOLUTIONARY 7.1-CHANNEL
AMP The world’s first receiver with seven
identical, THX Ultra-certified amplifiers
under one hood, each belting out 160 watts
of pristine power into 6 ohms.
This unique 7-channel
engine not only produces
enough high-current,
low-impedance power
to knock you
out of your
seat, it also
perfectly com-
plements THX
Surround EX—assuring
you of the most diffuse,
360º surround sound possible.
THX SURROUND EX—NEW MEANING
TO THE EXPRESSION “BEING THERE”
Load a Dolby Digital Surround EX-encoded
DVD, push play, and get ready to enjoy the
most incredibly realistic surround sound
you’ve ever heard. THX Surround EX takes
home theater to a new level by allowing for
sound to now be positioned directly behind
you. With specially encoded DVDs, like
Dolby Digital Surround EX and DTS-ES
Matrix 6.1, THX Surround EX processes
an additional matrix-encoded signal, then
divides it into two channels: the Surround
Back Left and Surround Back Right. Add the
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cumulative effect to TX-DS989’s powerful
7-channel amplifier and you have unmatched
detail coming from all seven channels. In
short, the most unbelievable 360º pans,
fly-overs, and ambient sound imaginable.
7 CHANNELS, 7 SPEAKERS—A WHOLE
LOT OF CHOICES The TX-DS989’s
7-channel prowess doesn’t just extend to
THX Surround EX. It also allows you to
choose which speakers you want to use,
and for what. For example, during 5.1-
channel playback you can use the side-
mounted surrounds for cinema-surround
sound, and the rear-mounted surround
backs for optimum playback of discrete
multichannel music. Or take any source and
create a 7-channel
soundfield using
unique Onkyo-created
DSP modes like
Enhanced 7 and
All-Channel Stereo.
SUPER-PRECISE AKM 192 KHZ/24-
BIT DACS FOR ALL CHANNELS
The first receiver to sport digital-to-analog
converters of this speed (other receivers’
DACs only go up to 96 kHz) and for all
channels, the ultra-accurate DACs ensure
the TX-DS989 can handle digital signals
from DVD-Audio, SACD, and other future
formats. Plus, with a 120 dB dynamic
range, virtually jitter-free performance,
and the ability to take a 48-kHz signal and
double its sampling frequency to 96 kHz,
the high-speed DACs
give you incredible
detail and clarity
from all your
audio sources.
LINEAR OPTIMUM GAIN CIRCUITRY
Conventional amplifiers need a great deal
of attenuation just to produce a normal
listening level. This attenuation, or reduction
of amplitude, lowers the volume, but also
lowers the signal dangerously close to the
noise floor. Once your signal hits the noise
floor, it gets tainted with a small quantity
of distortion, which becomes magnified
through the amplification process. Onkyo’s
Linear Optimum Gain Circuitry, on the
other hand, adjusts the gain so that less
than half the amount of attenuation is
needed. This ensures the signal never
comes close to the noise floor, and avoids
noise contamination. Your benefit is
dramatically clearer, crisper sound.
VIRTUALLY EVERY MAINSTREAM
FORMAT KNOWN TO MAN Maybe you
thought the day would never come, but it’s
here—DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete, DTS-ES 6.1
Matrix, DTS Neo:6 Matrix, Dolby Digital,
Dolby Pro Logic II, MPEG, even THX
Surround EX decoding—all in one unit.
Better yet there’s room for
more. The dual Crystal™ DSPs,
working in conjunction with the
TX-DS989’s Flash Memory,
ensure you’ll be able to upload
future formats anytime—a
crucial feature in today’s fast
changing digital world.
HDTV READY Unlike competitors,
which don’t go up to even 30 MHz, the
TX-DS989’s professional-grade Maxim®
video switching can transfer component
video signals at 40 MHz (-3 dB)—so you’re
ready for not only HDTV, but any system
capable of high-grade, wide-bandwidth
picture output.

& INTERFACE
A/V SYNC DELAY Chances
are that DVD or video you’re watching
was originally designed to be shown in a
large theater, where sound has to travel a
great distance to reach you. Applied in the
smaller setting of the home, sound, espe-
cially dialogue, can become out of sync
with the picture. To correct this, Onkyo’s
A/V Sync Delay allows you to adjust the
audio/video parameter in 0.5ms steps, so
you’ll get perfect
simultaneous play-
back of sound and
image from all
your movies, all
the time.
READY TO GROW WITH YOU Why would
someone lay down hard cash for a product
that may soon become obsolete? The
TX-DS989 is the first receiver to
offer you software upgradeablity
via its bi-directional RS-232
port—so you can easily and eco-
nomically incorporate decoding
enhancements yet to come.
CONTROL TAKEN TO THE CONVERGENCE
LEVEL In addition to future upgrades,
the RS-232 port offers powerful control
options. You can easily interface with
touchscreen controllers from Panja®,
Creston®, and others, to integrate extensive
home-automation control. This might
include lighting, security, HVAC, and
more. The
whole-house media
possibilities are virtually endless.
IEEE-1394 PORT It’s here, just in case
you want a versatile,
digital high-speed,
single-cable way to easily
connect multiple A/V
devices from multiple
brands in multiple rooms.
A RECEIVER THAT REMEMBERS HOW
YOU LIKE YOUR MOVIES AND MUSIC
Not only does the TX-DS989 remember
the surround mode, speaker
configuration and output levels
you enter during the configuration process
for an input source, it automatically selects
them any time that source is chosen. It also
remembers your settings for each signal
type that comes from each input source. For
example, if your DVD player is also your
CD player, and the DVD video signal is
DTS and the compact disc signal is PCM,
you can set a different listening mode for
each one. That means
movies and music,
exactly how you like
to hear them, are
always just a single-
button push away.
TX-DS989 FEATURES
AMPLIFIER DESIGN
• 7 x 160 W/Ch, Continuous, 6 Ω, 1 kHz (DIN)
• 7.1-Channel Amplifier
• 192 kHz/24-Bit DACs for All Channels
• Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)
• Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
• Extended Frequency Response 5 Hz-100 kHz
• Full-Bandwidth Power to All 7 Channels
• High-Current Low-Impedance 6-Ohm Drive
• Oversized Custom-Built ATR Capacitors
• ”Fine Gold“ Electrolytic Coupling Capacitors
• Fully Discrete Output Stages
• Dual-Banana-Plug Compatible Terminals
• Extremely Thick Bus Bars and Ground Plate
• Auto-Protect Circuitry
SPECIAL FLEXIBILITY FEATURES
• Future-Proof Interface Architecture
• RS232 Control Port
• Zone 2 Multiroom/Multisource Capability (Audio & Video)
• IEEE-1394 Upgradable
• Listening Mode Input Memory
HOME THEATER FEATURES
• THX Surround EX™ Built In
• Lucasfilm THX® Ultra Certified
• DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete, DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix &
DTS Neo:6 Matrix
• Dolby® Digital & Dolby® Pro Logic™ II
• MPEG
• Digital Upsampling Mode
• A/V Sync Delay
• Non-Scaling Configuration
• 50 DSP Soundmodes
• Theater-Dimensional™ Virtual Surround
• Surround Speaker Selection Mode
• Onscreen Displays
• Extensive Bass Management Circuitry
• Adjustable Reflect, Reverb Level & Room Size
• Automatic Signal Detection
INPUTS
• 7.1 Multichannel Input
• Selectable Character-Display Input
• 3 Amp-In Jacks with Loop Back
• 9 Digital Inputs
• Professional-Grade Video Switching Amp
• 3 Component-Video Inputs
• 6 S-Video Inputs
• 6 A/V Inputs
• 3 Audio Inputs
• 1 Phono Input
OUTPUTS
• 8 Pre Outs
• 3 Pre-Main Couplers for Front L/R/C
• 2 Digital Outputs
• 1 Component-Video Output
• 5 S-Video Outputs (2 Monitor Out)
• 2 Dedicated Line-Level Subwoofer Pre Outs
TUNER FEATURES
• 40 FM/AM Random Presets
• FM Auto Tuning
• RDS
• FM/Cable TV Simulcast Recording/Playback
• 75-Ohm Antenna Input
OTHER FEATURES
• HDTV Ready
• Full Tape and VCR Input/Output Loops
• Parameter Selector and Lock
• Rec Out Selector
• IntelliVolume
• Precision Digital Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
• Absolute/Relative Switchable Volume Display
• Headphone Jack
• Bright Fluorescent 35-Dot Matrix Display
• 4-Mode Display Dimmer
• Sleep Timer
• Battery-Free Memory Backup
CONTROL
• Backlit Learning Remote with Macros & LCD
 TX-DS787 THX® SELECT 6.1-CHANNEL DIGITAL RECEIVER WITH THX SURROUND EX™

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• 6 x 135 W/Ch, Continuous,

I f you’re looking for a receiver that will deliver all of THX Surround
EX’s unbelievable 360º sound, but won’t break your bank, then you
owe it to yourself to audition the world’s first THX Select-certified
6 Ω, 1 kHz (DIN)
• 6.1-Channel Amplifier
• THX Surround EX®, DTS®
Surround EX receiver—the TX-DS787. It boasts an advanced 6.1-channel & Dolby® Digital
amplifier that delivers 135 watts (6 ohms) of high-current power to • THX® Select Certified
each channel. And unlike other receivers, it lets you experience THX • Powered Zone-2
Surround EX without an external amplifier. On top of edge-of-your-seat • A-Form Listening Mode
home-theater surround sound, the TX-DS787 also includes Optimum
• Optimum Gain Volume
Gain Volume Circuitry for reducing noise and improving dynamic Control
range, pre outs for 7.1-channels to upgrade to 7-channel surround • 7.1 Multichannel Input
sound or increase power, A-Form to sense the signal format and auto- • 2 Component-Video
matically switch to the pre-assigned listening mode, powered Zone 2 Inputs & 1 Output

capability to set up and control an additional system in another room, • Non-Scaling

Configuration
two component-video inputs (1 output) for high-quality video-transfer,
• Preamp Outputs for
four digital inputs (1 output) to accommodate all your digital needs, and 7.1-channels
a 7.1 multichannel input for DVD-Audio or SACD. Add in THX Select • Onscreen Display
circuitry and Onkyo build-quality, and you’ve got a receiver that delivers
high-end performance without the high-end price.

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TX-DS696 DIGITAL SURROUND HOME THEATER RECEIVER

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• 5 x 130 W/Ch, Continuous,

T his premium-quality powerhouse might seem expensive—until
you find out what’s inside. It’s endowed with a host of audiophile-
pleasing features not found on many receivers, such as a high-end,
6 Ω, 1 kHz, DIN
• DTS®, Dolby® Digital,
Dolby® Pro Logic™ II
equal-power amplifier design, heavy-gauge internal wiring and bus bars, • Ready for HDTV,
a thick copper absolute-ground plate that links the power supply to the Progressive-Scan DVD
and DVD-Audio
output devices to provide extremely low ground impedance and higher
• 2 Component-Video
instantaneous current capability, and a precision-engineered Optimum Inputs & 1 Output
Gain Volume circuit that delivers an improved signal-to-noise ratio and • Composite to S-Video
better dynamic response. The TX-DS696 also gives you professional- Conversion

quality Scart switching, which, unlike many other Scart switches, has • Powered Zone-2
enough bandwidth to handle HDTV and progressive signals without • Cinema Re-EQ™
losing image quality. Other rare features include Dolby Pro Logic II • A-Form Listening Mode
Memory
for quasi-5.1-channel sound from your stereo music recordings & Dolby
• 6 Pre Out Jacks
Surround-encoded movie soundtracks, composite-to-S-video conversion
• 5 S-Video Inputs and
to simplify video connection, and powered Zone-2 capability—so you 3 Outputs
don’t need an external amplifier to enjoy a different stereo source in
• Onscreen Display
another room. Top it off with a powerful backlit learning remote with
• Backlit Learning Remote
macros and mode-key LEDs, and you’ve got a centerpiece that’s clearly with Macros and Mode-
Key LEDs
a cut—or two—above all others in this category.

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 TX-DS595 DIGITAL SURROUND HOME THEATER RECEIVER

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• 5 x 110 W/Ch, Continuous,

T he TX-DS595 gives you Onkyo’s traditional strengths—sonic
excellence, build quality and unparalleled ease of use—plus the
latest technological advances and user-interface refinements previously
6 Ω, 1 kHz, DIN
• DTS®, Dolby® Digital,
Dolby® Pro Logic™ II
reserved only for our most expensive receivers. Take the Optimum Gain • Ready for DVD-Audio
Volume circuit, for example. Its cutting-edge design puts an end to the • 10 Hz to 100 kHz Extended
noise contamination that often plagues conventional volume controls—so Frequency Response
your movies and music sound their best at any output level. Another Onkyo • Cinema Re-EQ™
high-end refinement, a Non-Scaling Configuration, gives you better bass • A-Form Listening Mode
Memory
management while providing DSP with improved clarity, transparency,
• Optimum Gain Volume
dynamics, depth and imaging. And critically acclaimed Wide Range Circuitry
Amplifier Technology (WRAT) eliminates the adverse effects of counter- • Non-Scaling Configuration
electromotive force by applying the optimum minimal amount of NFB
• Smart Scan Navigator
(negative feedback). For operation ease, you get Onkyo’s exclusive A-Form
• 4 S-Video Inputs and
(Auto-FORMat), which not only senses the signal format—DTS, Dolby 2 Outputs
Digital, or stereo, for example—but also, unlike any other receiver, switches • 4 Assignable Digital Inputs
to the listening modes you pre-assigned for that source. And for the • Learning Remote with
technophobic, four easily assignable digital inputs, an innovative Smart Scan Macros and Mode-Key
LEDs
Navigator, and IntelliVolume make setup and daily operation so amazingly
simple, even those new to home theater will enjoy running the show.

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TX-DS494 DIGITAL SURROUND HOME THEATER RECEIVER

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• 5 x 75 W/Ch, Continuous,
G et your home theater started off right with Onkyo high fidelity at an
affordable price. The handsome TX-DS494 pumps out a respectable
75 watts of high-current, DIN-rated, full-bandwidth power to each of the
6 Ω, 1 kHz, DIN
• DTS®, Dolby® Digital,
Dolby® Pro Logic™ II
five channels—more than enough for a thrilling home-theater experience in • Ready for DVD-Audio
most entertainment rooms. It also offers an extensive list of features extremely • 20 Hz to 100 kHz Extended
rare in this price range: low-impedance drive to handle higher quality speaker Frequency Response
systems (testimony of high-grade parts and engineering excellence), three • 96 kHz/24-Bit DACs for
All Channels
S-video inputs & one output to maximize the full potential of your DVDs, three
• Optimum Gain Volume
assignable digital inputs for setup flexibility, a 100-kHz frequency response to Circuitry
support DVD-Audio, heavy-duty dual-banana-plug compatible binding posts • Non-Scaling Configuration
for all channels to deliver high-quality, loss-free speaker connection, a 5.1- • “Easy-Set” Speaker
channel input to accommodate new multichannel formats, Dolby Pro Logic II Configuration
to bring some of the excitement and spatial experience of Dolby Digital 5.1 to • 3 S-Video Inputs and
1 Output
your stereo CDs & Dolby Surround material, a brushed, anodized-aluminum
• 3 Assignable Digital Inputs
front panel to ensure chassis rigidity, world-renowned Wide Range Amplifier
Technology (WRAT) to provide better delivery of momentary power peaks from • Dual Banana Plug-
Compatible Speaker
all software, including your regular CDs and analog sources, and an intuitive Posts for All Channels
“Easy-Set” feature to make speaker configuration swift, straightforward and • Powerful Full-Function
RI-Compatible Remote
simple. All in all, it’s an incredible features/performance package for this price. Control

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 ONKYO’S PREMIUM DVD TECHNOLOGY
ast year, Onkyo DVD players weren’t just acclaimed for their sound and build quality. They were also
L celebrated for picture quality that, in Home Theater Magazine’s words, was “spectacularly vivid and natural.”
This year we continue our tradition of audio and visual excellence, and raise the bar another notch with
our first DVD-Audio player. Its performance, like all of our players, is simply breathtaking. So before you invest
in just any DVD player, visit your Onkyo dealer and find out just how much there really is to see and hear.
DVD AUDIO—TAKING MUSIC TO THE
NEXT REALM (DV-S939) DVD-Audio
is the new standard for high-fidelity sound.
It’s data-loss-free reproduction of 192 kHz/
24-bit 2-channel stereo or 96 kHz/24-bit
6-channel surround sound, gives you the
ability to recreate music with such detail
and clarity, it sounds as if every recording
is being played live in your home. DVD-
Audio’s incredible storage ability makes
it capable of storing 1,100
times more information per
second than a CD. Plus, with
a super-high frequency rate of 192,000
samples per second—4.3 times greater than
an audio CD—you also get 256 times the
resolution. This translates into a frequency
response that extends up to 96 kHz, and
an extraordinary dynamic range of up to
144 dB. In short—an audiophile dream
come true.
PROGRESSIVE SCAN (DV-S939) It’s
finally here! And once you see your favorite
DVDs shown in all their interlace-free
glory, you won’t believe your eyes. Most
DVDs are essentially “progressive”—
meaning they produce video in complete
frames. However, to be compatible with all
NTSC and PAL TVs the DVD signal must
be interlaced—a method where the picture
is split into two fields and then blurred
together to look like one. Progressive
scan retrieves the original progressive
signal, and on such compatible displays as
HDTV, digital TV and high-end projectors,
“paints” all the visible lines on the screen
in a single pass. The result? Spectacularly
clear color, no motion artifacts, and details
so sharp they seem as if they’re etched into
the screen.
BURR-BROWN 96 kHZ /24-BIT AUDIO
DAC SYSTEM If you like your audio, and
like it dished up right—you’ll appreciate
the Burr-Brown 96 kHz/24-bit DACs in
all of our DVD-Video players. Renowned
throughout the world for their incredible
detail and warmth, these DAC systems
provide the most faithful reproduction of
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appropriately encoded software
that uses a 96-kHz sampling rate
(more than twice that of CD)
and a 24-bit “word length.”
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS You’ll find
at least one coaxial and one optical digital
output on all of our players—to give you
simple, single-cable hookup to your receiver,
processor, or 6-channel amplifier equipped
with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.
In addition to passing Dolby
Digital, DTS, and PCM
signals, the digital output is
software-selectable, to give you maximum
convenience when switching
between DVD, Video CD and
CD playback.
SCART OUTPUT This multi-pinned
jack gives you simple high-quality, single-
cable A/V connection to TVs, projectors,
and monitors. To bring out the full
potential of all your DVDs, three extremely
clean, separate RGB (red,
green, and blue) signals
can be derived and sent
along to a TV’s picture tube, thereby
eliminating the usual PAL artifacts,
including dot crawl and moiré (wavelike
or watered appearance), for stunning
color fidelity and virtually no discernible
video noise.
DEEPER, DARKER BLACKS If you’re a
video aficionado, undoubtedly you want
your DVD player to produce the deepest
blacks possible. That’s why all of our DVD
players can pass PLUGE (Picture Line
Up Generation
Equipment) signals.
This means you can
use DVD test disks
to set optimum
Normal
black levels.
There’s also an
enhanced black-
level control that
lets you set the
reference black Enhanced
threshold cutoff to Normal (7.5 IRE), or
Enhanced (0 IRE), which expands the
overall contrast range in the pattern,
resulting in richer, deeper blacks and
finer tonal graduation.
3-MODE PICTURE MAGNIFICATION
Ever wish you could get a closer look at
some of your favorite DVD scenes?
Zoom 1
Onkyo lets you “zoom” in
and enlarge in three steps
25 selected areas of the Zoom 2
picture during normal
or slow-motion
playback, for a Zoom 3
super-close view
of the onscreen
action.
6-DISC CAROUSEL CONVENIENCE
Break out the popcorn and sit back for a
double feature, a triple feature…Not only
does Onkyo’s exclusive DV-C601 six-disc
changer give you more
A/V bang for your
buck, it lets you add,
remove, or replace up
to five discs without
interrupting the DVD, CD, or Video
CD playing. It’s also especially convenient
when you want to listen to just music—a
unique CD Play feature automatically skips
over DVDs loaded in the tray and plays
only the audio CDs.
RUGGED, NO-NONSENSE CONSTRUCTION
Onkyo DVD players feature an anti-
resonant, heavy-gauge, reinforced-steel
chassis with ribbed side panels for greater
strength and to maximize vibration damping.
Large anti-resonant feet help keep shelf-
borne vibration from reaching the signal.
You also get a heavy-duty power cord for
optimum power-handling capability, and to
resist wear and tear over extended long-term
use. And the thick-metal
faceplate does more than
provide long-term
elegance—it enhances
overall chassis stability.
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DVD Audio!
Progressive Scan!

• THX Ultra Certified

A udio and videophiles rejoice! The widely anticipated, THX-Ultra

certified DV-S939 is here. It’s a masterful player that blends the
ultra-high frequency response of DVD-Audio with the video precision
• Plays DVD-Audio & Video
Discs, Video CDs, CD-Rs,
CD-RWs & CDs
of progressive scan—to take your audio/visual senses to new heights • 54 MHz/10-bit Video DAC
and forever change the way you experience music and movies. • RS232 Port for Upgrades
& Control
Comprehensively designed to perform flawlessly now and well into the
• 192 kHz/24-bit DACs
future, the DV-S939 is fitted with high-end 192 kHz/24-bit DACs to
• IEEE 1394 Upgradeable
faithfully reproduce 192-kHz 2-channel stereo, or loss-free 96-kHz
• DB-25 and RCA 6-Ch
5.1-channel surround sound. There’s an RS-232 port for easy upgrades Multichannel Outputs
and full home-automation control. An IEEE 1394 slot allows you
• 2 Gold-Plated Progressive
to upgrade to convenient, universal, high-speed, digital connection Component-Video Outputs
and a SCART Connector
capability. The DB-25 port gives you single-cable multichannel hook-up
• 4 Digital Outputs pass
to receivers like the TX-DS989. Plus the 6-channel RCA output, two DTS®, Dolby Digital®,
gold-plated progressive component-video outputs, and four digital MPEG and PCM signals

outputs give you total connection flexibility. Equally impressive is the • Dolby Digital® Decoder
Built In
DV-S939’s build quality. Two oversized transformers keep the power
• Separate Transformers
supply separate for the digital and analog sections. A heavy-duty for Digital and Analog
Sections
mechanical tray door and disc tray reduce vibration and provide
• Electrical and Magnetic
greater signal purity. And large high-grade capacitors deliver ample Shielded Mechanism
power reserves. • Heavy-Duty Mechanical
Tray Door

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 DV-S555 DVD/CD PLAYER

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ON OPEN / CLOSE

STANDBY ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE

LAST M COND. M DIMMER DISPLAY

TOP MENU MENU

ENTER

RETURN SETUP

PAUSE STOP
PLAY

FR FF DOWN UP AV CONNECTOR
ANALOG WARNING AVIS
STEP/ SLOW
OUTPUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE AC INLET
1 2 3 + DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR

4 5 6 - DIGITAL REGIONAL CODE 2

FUNCTION M
MONO OUTPUT
7 8 9 VIDEO REMOTE
OUTPUT CONTROL
SEARCH CLEAR DVD PLAYER
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OPTICAL COAXIAL MODEL NO. DV-S555
RANDOM REPEAT A-B PROGRAM
VIDEO L RATING: AC 100-240 V
50 / 60 Hz 15 W
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-450DV

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• Plays DVDs, MP3 CDs,

T he DV-S555 is proof you don’t have to empty your pocketbook to

get high-end picture and sound quality. It’s also another good
example of how Onkyo gives you more useful features for your money.
CD-Rs, CD-RWs, Video
CDs and Audio CDs
• 192 kHz/24-Bit Audio
DACs for All Channels
Case in point: while all DVD players can play CDs, only a rare few can
• Direct Digital Path
play CD-Rs (write-once) and CD-RW (rewritable) discs. And fewer still
• Optical & Coaxial Digital
can play CDs that hold MP3-coded files. This means you can play over Outputs for DTS®/Dolby®
your home-theater system the MP3 files you downloaded—up to 10 Digital/PCM
hours or more of music on a single disc, depending on the bit rate of • 96 kHz or 48 kHz
Selectable Digital Out
the MP3 files. The DV-S555 will display MP3 filenames on your TV
• Full Set of A/V Outputs
screen, and you can program a playlist of up to 60 songs from the same (Scart, S-Video &
disc. Other notable features include the latest 192 kHz/24-bit digital-to- Composite)

analog converters (for all channels) to provide cleaner, clearer sound • CD Text

from all of your DVDs and CDs, and an Onkyo-developed Direct • Dedicated Subwoofer
Pre Out
Digital Path to deliver a noise-free digital signal that’s less susceptible to
• Onscreen Display
flux. There’s even a dedicated subwoofer pre out to allow those without (English, French, Spanish,
German, Italian)
a home theater system to enjoy dynamic movie sound from just their TV.
• Front Panel Curser
Control & Display Dimmer
• Full-Function RI-
Compatible Remote Control

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DV-S535 DVD/CD PLAYER

SILVER BLACK

• Plays DVDs, Video CDs and

L ast year the DV-S525, predecessor to the DV-535, surpassed the

expectations of critics and DVD fans alike by offering high-end
performance at an entry-level price. This year, the DV-S535 gives you
CDs
• DTS®/Dolby® Digital/MPEG
Compatible
• Burr-Brown 96 kHz/24-Bit
DAC System
even more value. It now shares all the great audio and video features • SCART Connector
found in its more expensive siblings, such as a Burr-Brown 96 kHz/24-bit • 2 Digital Outputs
(1 Coaxial, 1 Optical)
DAC system, Onkyo’s exclusive Direct Digital Path, and an enhanced • “Zoom-In” Capability
black-level control. Plus it also has some great new features of its own— • Enhanced Black-Level Control
• Brushed Aluminum Front Panel
like a 3-step Acoustic Control and a subwoofer pre out. • High-Resolution Onscreen
Display
• Full-Function Remote Control

SKS-101
CENTER/SURROUND SPEAKER PACKAGE D-032AX TWO-WAY, BASS-REFLEX

• 12cm Bio-Hybrid Cone Woofer

• 2.5 cm Soft-Dome Tweeter
• Magnetically Shielded
• Extensively Braced MDF
Cabinet
• 6 Ω Impedance
• 70 Watt Max Input Power
• 87 dB/W/m Sensitivity
• 55 Hz-35 kHz Frequency
Response

SKW-205 POWERED SUBWOOFER

• Ideal for Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS and Dolby Pro Logic
® ® ™

Surround Sound
CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKER
• Magnetic Shielding • Acoustic Suspension
• 2 Full-Range 10 cm Cone • Full-Range 10 cm Cone • Built-In 60 Watt Amplifier
Drivers Driver • Front Panel Movie/Music
• 6 Ω Impedance • 6 Ω Impedance Mode Button
• 100 Watt Maximum Input • 100 Watt Maximum Input • Front Panel Output and
Power Power Frequency Controls
• 87 dB/W/m Sensitivity • 83 dB/W/m Sensitivity • Auto-Standby Circuitry
• 63 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency • 100 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency • Thick Medium Density
Response Response Fiberboard Cabinet

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 DR-S2.0 DVD/CD PLAYER AND DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND RECEIVER

TITAN

• 5 x 30 W/Ch, Continuous,

L ooking for a powerful, yet simple, elegant home-theater solution?

Look no further than the revolutionary DR-S2.0. Designed from
the ground up to be a no-apologies, no-compromise home-theater
6 Ω, 1 kHz, DIN
• DTS®, Dolby® Digital,
Dolby® Pro Logic™
centerpiece with performance that humbles conventional home- • Plays DVDs, Video CDs,
CD-Rs and CDs
theater-in-a-box systems, the DR-S2.0 artfully integrates in one
• 96 kHz/24-Bit DACs for
beautifully sculpted unit a top-notch DVD player, which plays DVDs, All Channels
Video CDs, CD-Rs and CDs, an amplifier engineered for efficiency • 5 DSP Soundfields
and a high-sensitivity RDS FM/AM tuner. Advanced circuitry, using • High-Current, Low-
high-grade parts and the latest technology from Onkyo’s top-of-the-line Impedance Drive
models, deliver the super-sharp picture and stunningly clear sound. • Scart Connector
And unlike other all-in-one systems, the DR-S2.0 lets you connect • 2 S-Video Inputs and
1 Output
the speakers of your choice, so you’re not stuck with the cheap, mass-
• 2 Digital Inputs and
market speakers that many manufacturers use to cut costs. The 1 Output
DR-S2.0 is also designed for simplicity. Just connect your TV and • Dedicated Subwoofer
speakers, sit back, and enjoy the pinpoint sound localization, incredible Pre Out

spaciousness, and sheer bass power of 5.1 multichannel sound—the • “Zoom-In” Capability

digital audio standard for DVD, digital TV and HDTV. And unlike • Powerful RI-Compatible
Learning Remote Control
typical all-in-one home theater systems, the DR-S2.0 is extremely
flexible. The wide array of back-panel inputs and outputs allow you
to add such audio and video components as a VCR, CD recorder or
MD player. There’s even a Scart jack for high-resolution connection
to plasma displays or other high-quality TVs.

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 For Music Lovers Who Want Breathtaking
Clarity in Smaller Dimensions
Ideal for your office, den, bedroom, or small apartment, these superbly crafted
separate components are powerful proof you don’t have to fill your room to get
magnificent music reproduction.

(Shown from left to right : K-505TX, CDR-205TX, R-805TX, C-705TX)

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R-805TX SILVER
FM/AM RECEIVER
• 20 W/Ch, Continuous,
6 Ω, DIN
• WRAT (Wide Range
Amplifier Technology)
• Discrete Output Stage
Circuitry
• CD-R Input and Output
Terminals
• Processor Input and Output
Terminals
• 30 FM/AM Presets
• 4-Mode Timer (Weekday,
Weekend, Rec, Sleep)
• Heavy-Duty Speaker
Binding Posts
• Aluminum Front Panel
• RI Remote Control
C-705TX SILVER
CD PLAYER
• DLA Link (Digital Rec Level
Adjustment)
• Dual Optical Digital Outputs
• High-Quality Single-Bit D/A
Converter
• 25-Track Random Memory
• 15-Track Music Calendar
Display
• 4-Mode Repeat
• 4-Mode Time Display
• Track-1 Play Mode
• Solid Steel, Anti-Resonant
Chassis
• Aluminum Front Panel
CDR-205TX SILVER
AUDIO CD RECORDER
• Plays CDs, CD-Rs, and
CD-RWs; Records to CD-Rs,
CD-RWs
• Dual Optical Digital Inputs
and One Output
• CD-Text Display and Disc
Titling (Disc/Artist/Track)
• 31 Preset Titles for Easy
Titling (Disc/Artist/Track)
• 2x Finalizing
• DLA Link (Digital Rec Level
Adjustment)
• One-Touch CD Dubbing
• Memory Playback
• Aluminum Front Panel
• RI Remote Control
K-505TX SILVER
D-052AX (U)
AUTO-REVERSE TWO-WAY, BASS-REFLEX
CASSETTE DECK • 13 cm OMF Diaphragm
• Autoreverse for Continuous Woofer
Listening • 2.5 cm Soft Dome Tweeter
• Rugged Onkyo Transport • Magnetically Shielded
System • Extensively Braced MDF
• Dolby® HX Pro & B/C Noise Cabinet
Reduction • 4 Ω Impedance
• Auto Tape Selector Sets • 70 Watt Max Input Power
Bias & Equalization to • 85 dB/W/m Sensitivity
Match Tape Type
• 55 Hz-35 kHz Frequency
• Auto Recording Level Response
Control
• Auto Spacing
• CD-to-Tape One-Touch
Dubbing (Album/Fade)
• CD/MD to Tape Synchro
Recording
• Music Search
• Aluminum Front Panel
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 Instantly Transform Any Room
Into a Thrilling Home Theatre
Roll the movie! All the goods for high-impact
home theatre are here—the power and excitement
of DTS & Dolby Digital multichannel surround,
DVD movie clarity and Onkyo quality—
in space-saving dimensions.

R-805TX SILVER
DV-S205TX SILVER
ED-205 SILVER (Shown from top to bottom:
DV-S205TX, ED-205, R-805TX)
FM/AM RECEIVER DVD/CD PLAYER A/V SURROUND PROCESSOR
• 20 W/Ch, Continuous, 6 Ω, DIN • DTS® & Dolby® Digital Decoders • Dolby® Pro Logic™ Decoder
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Built In Built In
Technology) • Plays DVDs, CDs, CD-Rs and Video • 3 DSP Modes
• Discrete Output Stage Circuitry CDs • Adjustable Digital Delay
• CD-R Input and Output Terminals • CD-Text Display • 5.1-Channel Input
• Processor Input and Output • 2 Digital Outputs (Optical/Coaxial) • 2 S-Video Inputs and 2 Outputs
Terminals • S-Video Output • Subwoofer Pre Out
• 30 FM/AM Presets • 5.1-Channel Analog Output • 3 Discrete Amps
• 4-Mode Timer (Weekday, Weekend, • Video Black-Level Control • Oversized Isolated Transformer
Rec, Sleep) • Hi-Resolution Onscreen Display • RI Remote Control
• Heavy-Duty Speaker Binding Posts • Aluminum Front Panel • Aluminum Front Panel
• Aluminum Front Panel • RI Remote Control
• RI Remote Control

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 Superbly Engineered Receiver/
CD Player Combination
that Fits Anywhere

CR-305X CD RECEIVER
SILVER

W hat will amaze you about this CD receiver is not its size, which is
one of the most compact in the industry, but its sound quality,
which is nothing short of remarkable—especially at this price. We left off
the “bells and whistles” found on other mini-systems, and concentrated on
the important things, like sonic purity and ease of use. Advanced technology
taken directly from the CR-305X’s bigger siblings, such as discrete stage
outputs, 4-ohm low-impedance-drive capability, high-quality, oversized
capacitors, a single-bit D/A converter, and an incredibly precise laser pickup
that can even read CD-Rs, give this unit powerful, precise sound that belies
its size. Best of all, its well-laid out front panel and full list of features such
as an RDS stereo tuner, inputs for a CD-R, tape, and
MD player, two optical digital outputs, a 4-step Acoustic
Presence control, and a sleep timer make the CR-305X
a pleasure to use and own.

• 2 x 20 W/Ch, 4 Ω, 1 kHz (DIN) • 2 Optical Digital Outputs

• 4-Ohm Drive Capability • Brushed Aluminum Front
• 4-Step Acoustic Presence Panel
• Single-Bit D/A Converter • RI (Remote Interactive) Full-
• RDS with PS Function Remote

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 Refining the Art of Stereo—
Serious Equipment for the Serious Audiophile
These sleek, well-built components are exemplary reminders that music-excellence
doesn’t have to be outrageously expensive. Each component delivers a level of fidelity
that is hard for other manufacturers to rival—or even surpass at a much higher price.

A-9211 SILVER BLACK
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
• 2 x 60 W/Ch, Continuous, 4 Ω, 1 kHz,
DIN
• High-Current, Low-Impedance Drive
• Shielded Heavy-Duty Power Supply
• Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
• Aluminum-Extruded Heat Sink
• A/B Speaker Selector & Outputs
• Direct Source/Tone Bypass Switch
• 6 Audio Inputs
• Aluminum Front Panel
• RI Remote Control
T-4211 SILVER BLACK
QUARTZ SYNTHESIZED FM/AM
STEREO TUNER
• Digital Synthesized Tuning
• High Sensitivity & Superb Selectivity
• High-Quality Front End
• 2-Mode APR (Automatic Precision
Tuning)
• RDS with PTY, TP, RT, CT, PS
• 30 FM/AM Random Presets
• Selectable Character Display Input
• 3 Station-Group Presets (10 Stations
Each)
• Aluminum Front Panel
• RI Remote Control
DX-7333 SILVER BLACK (Shown from top to bottom:
DX-7333, T-4211, A-9211)
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
• Proprietary AccuPulse Quartz System
• Unique Next Selection Feature
• Memory Reverse (Program Delete)
• Peak-Level Search
• 36-Track Random Memory
• 3 Repeat Modes (entire disc, single
track, A-B block)
• 3 Digital Outputs (2 Optical, 1 Coaxial)
• Headphone Jack with Volume Control
• Aluminum Front Panel
• RI Remote Control
(photo is tentative prototype)

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For the Recording Artist—
Or Those Who Aspire to Become One
Here’s what recording fans need to make bit-perfect audio recordings of their favorite
CDs: the new DX-R700 Audio CD Recorder (second from top). Or if you’re building your
first audio system, you can’t go wrong with any of these finely crafted components.

(TA-RW244)

(DX-R700)

(TX-8211)

(DX-C380)

TX-8211 SILVER BLACK DX-C380 SILVER BLACK DX-R700 SILVER BLACK TA-RW244 SILVER BLACK

FM/AM STEREO RECEIVER
• 2 x 70 W/Ch, Continuous, 4 Ω, 1 kHz,
DIN
• High-Current, Low-Impedance Drive
• Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
• 30 FM/AM Random Presets
• 2-Mode APR (Automatic Precision
Tuning)
• RDS with PTY, TP, RT, PS
• A/B Speaker Selector & Outputs
• Tape Monitor
• Aluminum Front Panel
• RI Remote Control
6-DISC CAROUSEL CHANGER
• Change Up to 5 Discs During Play
• Single-Bit D/A Converter
• Proprietary AccuPulse Quartz System
• Optical Digital Output
• 40-Track Programming
• Unique Next Selection Feature
• 6 Repeat Modes
• Disc Intro Scan
• Direct Track and Disc Access
• Oversized Isolated Power Transformer
• Aluminum Front Panel
• RI Remote Control
AUDIO CD RECORDER
• Plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs;
Records to CD-Rs, CD-RWs
• Digital Inputs (1 Optical, 1 Coaxial),
Digital Outputs (1 Optical, 1 Coaxial)
• CD-Text Display and Disc Titling
(Disc/Artist/Track)
• Auto Finalizing Function
• 2x High-Speed Finalizing
• Signal Synchro Recording
• Built-in 32kHz/44.1kHz/48kHz
Converter
• Record Level Adjustment (Analog &
Digital)
• Aluminum Front Panel
• RI Remote Control
DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK
• Rugged Onkyo Transport System
• Auto-Reverse on Both Decks,
Auto-Reverse Record on Deck B
• Dolby® B/C Noise Reduction
• CD Synchro Recording
• 8-Segment FL Peak Level Meters
• Peak Hold
• Auto Tape Selector
• Auto Spacing
• 4-Digit Electronic Tape Counter
• Aluminum Front Panel

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 Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the
right to change specifications and appearance without notice.
“THX Ultra” and “THX Surround EX” are trademarks of Lucasfilm.
Surround EX is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Theater Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Cover photo: 2000 Alon Reininger/Contact Press Images

ONKYO CORPORATION
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Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222
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Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com
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Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039

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