Audio Section
Video Section
Network & Tuner Functions
USB/iPod Integration
Convenience Features
Remote Control
Audio Section
High-Quality Sound: The Onkyo TX-8050 network stereo receiver employs
a host of technologies to ensure optimal audio performance.
- WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology): This technology uses
low-negative-feedback circuit topology for accurate signal reproduction,
improved dynamic signal-to-noise ratio, and better delivery of power peaks.
- Low Negative Feed Back Design: Too much NFB (negative feed back)
makes a system susceptible to counter-electromotive force from the speakers,
resulting in a drop in perceived sound quality. To avoid this, Onkyo focuses
on improving the frequency response and reducing distortion, without relying
so much on NFB.
- Closed Ground-Loop Circuits:
The TX-8050 employs a sophisticated closed-circuit design in which each
circuit has a separate link to the power supply. This helps to cancel
individual circuit noise and keep the ground potential free of distortion.
- HICC (High Instantaneous-Current Capability): HICC enables an
amplifier to immediately cancel the speakers' reflex energy and
instantaneously send out the next signal. The same high current required to
achieve this also supports the amplifier's ability to handle speaker
impedance fluctuations.
Anti-Vibration Chassis: The Onkyo TX-8050 features an
aluminum front-panel & anti-vibration oval chassis to prevent resonance which
could lead to distortion.
Discrete Amplifier Design:
The Onkyo TX-8050 stereo receiver features a discrete
amplifier design with massive EI transformer. The stereo amplifier is rated at
80W x 2ch (8Ω, 20-20kHz, 0.08% THD).
Listening Modes: This receiver incorporates a wide variety of stereo
listening modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your music.
|
Listening Mode |
Description |
| Stereo |
Sound
is output by the front left & right speakers, plus subwoofer with
tone control. |
| Music
Optimizer |
The
Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed
music files. The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM
digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48kHz and
analog input signals |
| Direct |
In
this mode, audio from the input source is output without any
additional audio processing. This mode delivers pure sound with
minimum sound quality adjustment and filtration. |
| Pure
Audio |
In
this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off and the
tone controls are bypassed, minimizing possible noise sources for
the ultimate in high-fidelity reproduction. |
| Mono |
Use
this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack. |
Tone Control: The Onkyo TX-8050 offers independent Bass (+/-10dB @ 50Hz) &
Treble (+/-10 @ 20kHz) control to fine-tune your music.
IntelliVolume: The IntelliVolume setup function allows you
set a volume correction value for each source, to prevent large jumps in volume
when switching from one source to another. This feature eliminates the
inconvenience of manually readjusting the volume control each time you switch
from a source with a weak signal to a source with a strong signal and vice
versa.
A & B Speaker Terminals: The Onkyo TX-8050 stereo
receiver is equipped with A & B speaker terminals to connect up to two pair of
speakers. The
receiver uses binding post connectors for the A & B speaker outputs. The binding
posts are not 5-way because a plastic collar prevents their use with spade lugs;
they will accept bare wire, pin connectors, single banana plugs, and dual banana
plugs.
Impedance Switch: If you're using only one of the speaker sets (A or
B), choose the 4Ω setting if each speaker's impedance is 4Ω to less than 6Ω, or
choose the 6Ω setting if each speaker's impedance is 6Ω or more. If you're using
both of the speaker sets (A & B), choose the 4Ω setting if each speaker's
impedance is 8 to 16Ω.
Analog Audio Inputs/Outputs: The TX-8050 is equipped with 7 analog
audio inputs (3 audio only/4 AV in). There is also two analog audio outputs (1
audio only/1 AV out).
Phono Input: Included in the 7 analog audio inputs, is a Phono (MM)
input with ground terminal.
Digital Inputs: The Onkyo network stereo receiver features 4 digital audio
inputs. There are 2 optical (toslink) digital inputs and 2 coaxial (RCA)
digital inputs. The receiver's digital inputs do not support multichannel
audio signal; PCM signal only.
Preamp Outputs: The Onkyo TX-8050 network stereo receiver
employs a mono-subwoofer preamp output, a stereo preamp output, and a Zone2
preamp output.
- Subwoofer Pre-Out: The Onkyo TX-8050 network stereo receiver is
equipped with a mono subwoofer preamp output to connect a powered subwoofer.
- Stereo Pre-Out: If you want to use a separate power amplifier and
use the receiver as a preamp, simply connect the receiver's stereo
preamp-output to your amp's input, and connect all speakers to the power
amplifier.
- Zone2: Zone 2 pre-outs on the TX-8050 allow you to send a stereo audio signal
to a second room equipped with an amplifier and a pair of speakers. You can
either enjoy the same source in both rooms, or play a different source in Zone
2. You can choose from analog, USB, or Network sources. Digital inputs (both
optical/coaxial) cannot be output to Zone 2.
Note: You must currently be listening to a USB device or Network
audio source in the Main Zone to initially select USB or Network as a source
in Zone 2 or Zone 3. Then you can switch the Main Zone to any source you
desire. You cannot select different AM/FM radio stations or listen to USB
and Network content in separate Zones at the same time.
Headphones: When headphones are plugged into the full-size
1/4" jack on the front panel, the A & B main speakers are automatically muted
(the Powered Zone 2 speakers are not muted). When you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port
on this receiver, no sound will be output from the headphone jack.
Video Section
Composite Video: Although not a surround sound
receiver, the TX-8050 does employ composite video inputs & outputs; so it can be
used in a basic A/V system.
- 4 Composite Video Inputs: There are 4 composite video inputs to
connect your audio/video devices to the receiver.
- Composite Video Record Output: There is a single composite video
record output for recording purposes.
- Composite Video Monitor Output: There is a single composite video
monitor output to connect to your television.
Note: The TX-8050 does not contain any S-video, component
video, or HDMI inputs/outputs.
Network & Tuner Functions
Network-Ready: The Onkyo TX-8050 stereo receiver is
network-ready, which means you can connect it to your home network with a
standard Ethernet cable and enjoy the music files stored on your computer or
media server. If your network is connected to the Internet (broadband), you can
also enjoy Internet radio.
Ethernet Connection (LAN): Connecting the stereo receiver's
Ethernet (RJ-45) port to a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet network is recommended
for best results. Use a shielded CAT-5 Ethernet cable to connect the receiver to
your home network. The TX-8050 is also compatible with Onkyo's
Wireless LAN Adapter (580UWF1,
sold separately), for a wireless (WiFi) connection to your home network.
Media Server Playback: You can play back music files stored
on your computer or media server (the TX-8050 is DLNA certified). Compatible
music file formats include MP3 (8-320 kbps), WMA (47-320k bps), WMA Lossless
(16/24-bit), WAV (8/16/24-bit), AAC (8-320 kbps), FLAC (16/24-bit), Ogg Vorbis
(48-500 kbps), and LPCM (8/16/24-bit). Each folder on the server may contain up
to 20,000 music files, and folders may be nested up to 16 levels deep. The receiver can play digital
music files stored on a computer or media server using the following
technologies.
- Windows Media Player 11 or 12
- Windows Media Connect 2.0
- DLNA-Compatible Media Server
Internet Radio: The Onkyo TX-8050 lets you access various
Internet Radio providers through its Ethernet network connection. The TX-8050
will display station name and program-related information, such as - artist
name, song title, and elapsed playing time. You can preset up to 40 of your
"favorite" Internet radio stations for easy recall.
| Music
Service |
Description |
|
vTuner |
vTuner offers easy browsing of
internet radio stations and podcasts. vTuner enables access to
web-based radio stations and podcasts via an extremely reliable
online database with a wide variety of content. You can browse
content by Genre, Location, Language, and Favorites. |
|
Pandora |
Pandora is a free, personalized
Internet radio service that plays the music you know and helps you
discover music you'll love. You can select Internet radio stations
by Artist, Song, or Genre. |
|
Rhapsody |
Rhapsody is a streaming music
subscription service (starting a $10 per month) that allows you to
play the full-length songs you choose on demand from a collection of
over 10 million songs, without ads and without having to purchase or
download the music. |
|
SiriusXM |
SiriusXM Internet Radio
lets you listen to over 120 channels of commercial-free
music, talk radio, news, sports, and more. |
|
Slacker |
Slacker is a free, personalized
Internet radio service that lets you choose the music you want to
listen to. You can choose Internet radio stations by genre, or
create custom station by Artist name or Song title. |
|
Last.Fm |
Last.fm is a free music
recommendation service that lets you discover new music you like,
based on the music you already listen to. The Last.fm website is
filled with tons of information on artists, albums and tracks;
including more music similar to them, charts, and other statistics. |
|
Spotify |
Spotify is a digital music service
that gives you on-demand access to one of the largest music
libraries in the world (over 15 million tracks and counting).
Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage, and share
music with your friends. You can browse music by artist, album,
track, or most popular; create your own music library with
customized playlists; as well as share your music via Facebook,
Twitter, or Windows Messenger. |
|
AUPEO! |
AUPEO! Personal Radio is a music
streaming service based in Berlin that is available worldwide. With
AUPEO! Personal Radio, you can listen to free music on the web.
AUPEO! lets you play lots of music and choose the playlist based on
your personal taste. The basic concept is based on personal music
DNA, which allows you to 'love' or 'ban' songs. The highly advanced
software then remembers this and adjusts as necessary. As a result,
we offer over 100 compilation genre channels, as well as thousands
of artist channels. Listen to music online based on your tastes and
preferences or use our one-of-a-kind 'Mood Tuner' to fit how you're
feeling. |
Note: To receive Internet radio, your Ethernet network must
have Internet access. Internet URLs in the following formats are supported:
PLS, M3U, and podcast (RSS). However, depending on the type of data or audio
format used by the Internet radio station, you may not be able to listen to
some stations.
AM/FM Tuner: The Onkyo TX-8050 stereo receiver features a
built-in AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, and preset tuning. You can store your favorite stations as presets for
quick selection. You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite FM/AM
radio stations as presets. You can then label each preset with a 10 character
name. The TX-8050 also lets you directly tune in AM/Fm
stations using its remote control.
Firmware Updates: Future firmware updates are available from
the Onkyo website through the receiver's Network or USB connection. Visit
http://www.onkyousa.com/download/software.cfm for the latest firmware updates.
USB/iPod Integration
Front-Panel USB Port: A USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) memory
device can be connected to the USB (type-A) terminal located on the front-panel,
allowing you to play music files through the receiver. Your USB MSC device must
be formatted in FAT16 or FAT32. Compatible music file formats include MP3 (8-320
kbps), WMA (47-320k bps), WMA Lossless (16/24-bit), WAV (8/16/24-bit), AAC
(8-320 kbps), FLAC (16/24-bit), Ogg Vorbis (48-500 kbps), and LPCM
(8/16/24-bit). The receiver can recognize up to 20,000 music files in each
folder. You can control basic playback functions of your connected USB device's
music from the included remote control, such as - Folder/File Select,
Play/Pause, Stop, Fast Forward/Rewind, Skip (next/previous), and Repeat/Random.
MP3 players containing music files that are managed with special music software
are not supported.
iPod/iPhone Direct: Using a USB-to iPod-Dock cable plugged
into the front-panel USB port, music can be played directly from an iPod/iPhone,
bypassing the iPod/iPhone's DAC. The iPod/iPhone is controlled by the receiver's
remote, or you can continue to control your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or
touchscreen. Song/artist information and elapsed time are displayed on the
receiver's front-panel display (not on-screen). You
can navigate your iPod/iPhone's music using the front-panel display & remote
control by Playlist, Artist, Album Genre, Song, or Composer. Your iPod/iPhone's battery will be charged while connected to the
receiver. Using the dock cable to connect directly, iPod/iPhone compatibility is
as follows (1/9/2013):
|
iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Tested Version |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Charge |
|
Audio |
Video |
Remote |
iPod/iPhone |
Album Art |
Artist/Song Text |
Track Info |
|
video |
5th |
1.3 |
Y |
O |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
1.3.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
6th |
1.2 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
7th |
1.02 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
5.1.1 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
6.0.1 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5th |
6.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.3 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
4.2.1 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
5.1.1 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
6.0.1 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4S |
6.0.1 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5 |
6.0.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPad |
1 |
5.1.1 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
2 |
6.0.1 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
3 |
6.0.1 |
Y |
O |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
4 |
6.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
mini |
6.0.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this
doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is
available.
iPod/iPhone Video Dock (Optional): With the Onkyo UP-A1
series Dock (580UPA1,
sold separately), you can play music, photo, and video stored on select Apple
iPods/iPhones through the AV receiver. The UP-A1 offers charging capability and
remote operability via your stereo receiver's remote controller. The UP-A1 connects
to the receiver's proprietary "Universal" port.
Note: The TX-8050 will only display iPod video from the
receiver composite monitor output (480i only). It also supports Onkyo's
RI-compatible DS-A4 iPod dock (580DSA4,
sold separately).
Convenience Features
Preset Input Names: You can enter a preset name for each
individual input for easy identification. when entered, the preset name will
appear on the display. This feature cannot be used for AM/FM tuner, or USB
input.
Display Dimmer: The display brightness has three settings;
Dim, Dimmer, and Normal.
Sleep Timer: From the remote, you can set the unit to
automatically turn off after as much as 90 minutes or as little as 10 minutes;
choices are presented in 10 minute increments.
Remote Control
Remote Control: The included IR remote control operates this
unit & compatible Onkyo cassette players, CD players, DVD players, and
iPods/iPhones.
Remote App for iPod/iPhone: Additional system control is
provided by Onkyo's Remote App, which lets you use your iPod touch/iPhone as a
remote controller. You gain control of the Onkyo stereo receiver via your iPod
touch/iPhone over your home's wireless network. The Onkyo Remote App for iPod
touch and iPhone provides an intuitive way to operate the Onkyo network stereo receiver.
- Intuitive GUI: The Remote App's graphical user
interface (GUI) lets you see menus for input source, network source, or radio
station, and make your selection accordingly.
- Menu Control: Selecting the Home Menu feature on your
iPod touch/iPhone makes the receiver's main menu page appear overlaid on
your home theater display. You can then access a variety of menus that let
you adjust settings on the connected Onkyo receiver.
- Volume & Tone Control: Onkyo's Remote App makes smart
use of the accelerometer inside your iPod touch or iPhone. Simply tilt the
iPod touch/iPhone right or left to turn the volume up or down. The app also
lets you adjust bass & treble levels, and select dedicated
listening modes, via your iPod touch/iPhone's touchscreen interface.
- Audio/Video Information: Your iPod touch/iPhone offers
a variety of useful information when you want to know more about the content
playing back through your system. You can quickly check if your audio
content is encoded as stereo or multichannel, for example, or whether your
video content is in standard or high definition.
Note: Available as a free download from the online Apple
App Store. The Onkyo Remote App is compatible with most network-capable
Onkyo A/V receivers released in 2009 or later and the iPod touch (3rd/4th
gen) or iPhone (3GS/4), with iOS 4.2 or later. The receiver must be
connected to your home's wireless (WiFi) network.
Remote Inputs/Outputs: The TX-8050 contains RI Control & IR
Remote connections.
- IR Input/Output: The 3.5mm IR input jack allows you to
control the receiver without line-of-sight access using an optional IR remote
control system and locating the remote sensor in sight. The 3.5mm IR output jack
allows you to send the control signals to an additional components.
- RI Remote Control Jack: The 1/8" RI remote control jack
allows you to connect this receiver to other compatible Onkyo components.
