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5.0 stars
"Great value for an HDMI-upconverting receiver."
Pros: Analog-to-digital video upconverting, choice of black or silver case, inexpensive compared to similar A/V receivers, uncomplicated remote.
Cons: On-screen TV display menu system hides picture entirely.
Summary: I really like this A/V receiver--especially for the price!
The main reason I bought this receiver was for its ability to upconvert analog video signals (e.g., Directv Non-HD) through the HDMI cable. I read several reviews and specs and discovered that it would "clean up" the signal. Well, I can honestly say that it does. While it doesn't yield HD quality, the video certainly looks better when fed through the Onkyo.
Set-up wasn't too bad, but I still haven't read the entire 90+ page instruction manual. Some of the connection diagrams were hard to interpret, in my opinion. Otherwise, it's very well written. The remote is simple to use and very functional. It can be programmed to control many other A/V devices within 5-10 minutes.
My only (unjustified) complaint is that the front of the unit is very plain. There aren't many fancy lights--just a green LED readout. But for the price, it's no a big deal.
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