Entered CNET Catalog: 04/16/2003
SKU: TX-DS989
Manufacturer: Onkyo USA
Manufacturer description
From entry level, to state-of-the-art flagship models, ONKYO continues to design and assemble receivers that are of unsurpassed build quality, are flexible and "future ready", easy on the eyes and the wallet, while never sacrificing any aspect of the audio or video performance. Once 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, Onkyo 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." The TX-DS989 is a new receiver for a new age in home theater. TX-DS989 is THX Ultra Certified and features linear PCM 192 kHz / 24bit DAxCs for all channels. Other features include an RS-232C port for control, communication and upgrades, 4 MB flash memory, optimum gain volume circuitry, WRAT Wide Range Amplifier Design, professional grade component video switching. TX-DS989 is IEEE 1394 upgradable and features IntelliVolume Input Calibration System, dual subwoofer outputs and multi-room/multi-source capability.
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Onkyo Onkyo TX-DS989 specifications
- General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight AV receiver : 17.1 in x 17.8 in x 7.7 in / 48.5 lbs
- Width 17.1 in
- Depth 17.8 in
- Height 7.7 in
- Weight 48.5 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
- Localization English
- Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders Dolby Pro Logic , DTS decoder , Dolby Digital , THX Surround EX decoder
- THX certified Yes
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100.0 dB
- Output Power / Total 1120.0 Watt
- Input Impedance 50.0 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 200.0 mV
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.05 %
- Amplifier Output Details 170.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.1 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Rear ) , 130.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.1 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Front ) , 170.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Rear ) , 130.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Surround ) , 130.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.1 % - 1.0 channel(s) ( Surround ) , 170.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 0.1 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Front ) , 170.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 1.0 channel(s) ( Center ) , 130.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Center )
- Timer Sleep
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Display Dimmer Yes
- Additional Features Multi-room audio output , Gold plated connectors , On-screen display , Midnight Mode
- Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuner Frequency Range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz , AM: 530 - 1710 kHz
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- Preset Station Qty 40.0
- Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM
- Response Bandwidth -14970.0 Hz
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 76.0 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion Mono: 0.2%, stereo: 0.3%
- Station Memo Display Yes
- Turntable
- Type None
- CD System
- CD system type None
- DVD
- Type None
- Cassette System
- Cassette system type None
- Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
- MD System
- MD system type None
- Headphones
- Headphones Type None
- Microphone
- Type None
- Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Features Macro function , Programmable , Joystick , LCD display , Back-lit buttons
- Connections
- Connector Type 2.0 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 1.0 x 5.1 channel audio line-in ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear , 2.0 x Center speaker output ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Rear , 1.0 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 3.0 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 6.0 x Monitor output ( RCA phono ) - Front , 3.0 x Headphones ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 1.0 x Component video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 1.0 x Audio line-in ( Click-fit x 2 ) - Rear , 2.0 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 3.0 x Surround speakers output ( F connector ) - Rear , 2.0 x S-Video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 4.0 x Monitor output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x FM antenna ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear , 2.0 x Remote control ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 1.0 x AC - 3RF ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear , 1.0 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear , 3.0 x Composite video/audio input ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Component video input ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Rear channel output ( RCA phono ) - Rear , 2.0 x AM antenna ( RCA phono ) - Rear , 5.0 x Front speakers output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 6.0 x S-Video input - Rear , 1.0 x Composite video/audio output - Rear , 3.0 x 7.1 channel audio line-out - Rear , 1.0 x Serial - Rear
- Power
- Power Device Power supply - Integrated
- Power Outlets 2 AC outlets
- Miscellaneous
- AV Furniture None
- Included Accessories AM antenna
- Cables Included 1.0 x Audio cable , 1.0 x Antenna cable
- Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years