The Ideal Choice for Newcomers - a High-Value Home Cinema Centerpiece
At the budget-conscious end of the home entertainment spectrum, you’re looking to maximize performance and features without putting undue strain on your finances. At Onkyo, we get it. That’s why we’ve redefined the entry-level A/V receiver once more, with the high-value TX-SR308. Not only is it ready for 3D video—thanks to its HDMI™ 1.4a specification—but it also handles high-definition lossless audio codecs from Dolby and DTS. Advanced A/V processing on a bedrock of classic Onkyo engineering is complemented by a bevy of convenient features: a new overlaid On-Screen Display for easy adjustment of settings; a Universal Port for single-cable connection of peripherals; and a front-panel audio input for direct connection of iPods and other MP3 players. With the TX-SR308, you get an affordable home cinema centerpiece ready to drive the latest high-def entertainment sources.


HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

The latest in digital interface technology is here and it goes by the name of HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). This high-bandwidth interface supports not only remarkable amounts of uncompressed digital video but audio as well. Up to 5 Gbps of data, more than twice what’s needed for a high-definition movie with surround sound, can be handled with room for future requirements.

All this data is kept in the digital domain as there are no D/A or A/D conversions needed to ensure the highest sound and video quality available. Unparalleled amounts of compressed or uncompressed digital audio and video—up to 5 Gbps of data—can be handled with just one high-speed cable.

192 kHz/24-Bit Audio DACs

Performing at a full 192 kHz/24-bit level of resolution, these state-of-the-art digital-to-analog converters deliver audio performance that is second to none. They boast a higher dynamic range than standard D/A converters, and are virtually resistant to clock jitter -- which means you’ll enjoy the best performance possible from DVD-Audio discs and Super Audio CDs and cleaner sound from your regular DVDs and CDs.

CinemaFILTER™

The tonal balance of a film soundtrack can be edgy and bright when played back over audio equipment in your home - this is because film soundtracks are designed to be played back in large theaters, using commercial equipment. Onkyo has developed its own solution that restores the correct tonal balance of a movie soundtrack in the smaller environs of your home theater.

Theater Dimensional
You can experience the excitement of surround sound from as few as two ordinary speakers.
Onkyo's exclusive Theater-Dimensional circuitry takes the complexity out of conventional surround-sound setups and lets you experience the excitement of surround sound from as few as two ordinary speakers.

RDS (Radio Data System)

Since 1987, this system has simplified the tuning of programming of an increasing number of radio frequencies. Incorporated into radio receivers, the system selects programs and displays them on the receiver’s alpha-numerical display. Also, a microprocessor enables the receiver to determine the transmitter frequency that gives the best quality reception.

RI (Remote Interactive)
Doing More with Your iPod - Through Onkyo's Imaginative Sight and Sound
Simply place your iPod in the DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock connected to any Onkyo RI-compatible amplifier/receiver to experience the powerfully rich sound of Onkyo audio-video components. Control your music from your RI remote and charge your iPod while you enjoy your iPod’s digital music -and photos - through the power of Onkyo’s expansive sound, from mini systems to separate components to home theater systems. Unlike purely iPod-dedicated systems, you can fully integrate the convenience and storage capacity of your iPod with all your other Onkyo home entertainment components - and share the experience with everyone.

Dolby True-HD

The leading audio codecs for the new multichannel formats for Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD are Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Both technologies enable a lossless, bit-forbit reproduction that is identical to that of the studio master. In other words, the same audio quality as in the studio engineer’s final mix. All high-resolution channels can be received from compatible Blu-ray Disc, PlayStation$8reg)$ 3, HD DVD and Xbox™ 360 components.

RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System Control*

Select Onkyo A/V receivers offer integrated system control with certain HDMI-compatible high-definition displays, DVD and hard-disk recorders, and Blu-ray Disc players. With one remote control, you can control certain functions, including Standby, Volume and Direct Change. These receivers can seamlessly integrate with other leading brand-name devices, including those with Panasonic VIERA Link™ and Toshiba REGZA LINK™ capability, as well as selected Sharp displays.
*Compatibility depends on respective model.

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ADVANCED FEATURES

* HDMI™ Version 1.4a to Support 3D Video Formats, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color™, x.v.Color™, LipSync, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC
* Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio™ Decoding
* Universal Port for Single-Cable Connection of Optional Onkyo Dock for iPod or DAB+ Radio Tuner
* Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI

AMPLIFIER FEATURES

* 100 W/Ch at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, IEC
* H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
* Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
* Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology

PROCESSING FEATURES

* 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 (Role Playing Game)
* Music Optimizer™ for Compressed Digital Music Files
* Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Function
* CinemaFILTER™
* Direct Mode
* Double Bass Function
* Non-Scaling Configuration
* A-Form Listening Mode Memory

CONNECTION FEATURES

* Audio and 1080p Video Processing via HDMI (3 Inputs and 1 Output)
* HDTV-Capable (720p/1080i) Component Video Switching (2 Inputs and 1 Output)
* Front-Panel Audio Input for Portable Devices
* 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical and 1 Coaxial)
* 4 A/V Inputs and 1 Output
* Video Output (Monitor)
* 1 Audio Input
* Subwoofer Pre Out
* Speaker A/B Terminals
* Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts for Front L/R Channels (Speaker A)
* Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
* Headphone Jack

OTHER FEATURES

* Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/80/100/120/150/200 Hz)
* A/V Sync Control Function (Up to 100 ms in 10 ms Steps)
* Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels
* 3-Mode Display Dimmer (Normal/Dim/Dimmer)
* Sleep Timer (via Remote)
* Battery-Free Memory Backup
* RDS (PS/RT/PTY/TP)
* 40 FM/AM Random Presets
* RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System Control
* Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for iPod
* RI (Remote Interactive) Remote Control