Sony str-dh820 Specification Guide

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STR-DH820
Sony® 7.1 Channel 3D AV Receiver
 
 
 
  
Key Features
7.1 Channel A/V Receiver (110W x7 @ 8 ohms 1kHz 1% THD)
iPod®/iPhone® video and music playback with included 
dock
7 HD Inputs (4 HDMI™ , 3 Component)
 
3D pass-through
Upconvert/Upscale from analog to 1080p via HDMI™  
(Faroudja DCDi Edge )
HD Digital Cinema Sound™  (HD DCS)
 
Advanced On-screen graphical user interface
Digital Legato linear advanced sound processing
Sound Optimizer for clarity at all volume levels
Dolby® TrueHD, Pro logic IIz and dts® HD Enhanced Audio 
Codecs
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Key Technologies
iPod®/iPhone® Music and Video playback with included dock
 
Listen to music and watch video stored on your iPod® or 
iPhone® while charging your device with the included dock.
 7 HD Inputs
 
Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs. Four HDMI™  inputs (up to 1080/24p capable) let you connect 
a Sony® PlayStation® 3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc™  player, any 2 other HDMI-capable devices, for high definition video and 
audio. Three component inputs (1080/60i capable) provide added HD-capable connectivity and versatility.
3D Pass-through
 
Compatible with Blu-ray 3D™  movies, video games and other 3D content
Upconvert/Upscales Video signal to near HD via HDMI™
 
Improve image quality of analog connected devices to near HD.
Analog connected device signals are converted to digital and output via HDMI™ , making one cable connection from the receiver to 
the HDMI-enabled TV possible.
HD Digital Cinema Sound
 
Optimize your receiver to mimic the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures.
On-screen graphical user interface
 
Set-up and control the A/V receiver with intuitive on-screen graphical user interface.
Digital Legato Linear
 
Improve audio performance when listening to internet radio stations and portable audio devices, adding 
warmth and clarity.
Sound Optimizer
 
Keep dynamic movie scenes in check, optimizing sound to the desired volume level.
Advanced Blu-ray Disc™  Audio Decoding
 
Experience sound closer to the way it was captured with LPCM, Dolby® trueHD, 
ProLogic IIz and dts®-HD master audio codecs.
BRAVIA Widget Control
 
Connect to select Sony 2011 Televisions and experience an integrated user interface on-screen. Enabling 
on-screen feedback and control function.
2nd Zone audio/Video
 
Equipped with 2nd Zone pre-outs.
Dual Subwoofer Preouts
 
Add additional bass increasing the dynamic effects of movies and music.
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration - Quick Speaker Set Up
 
Ensure you get the best sound experience from your A/V receiver and 
speakers with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration. Simply place the included microphone where you will be seated and settings are 
automatically optimized based on the distance, delays and placement of your speakers.
Audio Return Channel
 
Eliminate the need for extra cables connected to your TV. This feature allows audio to be sent from your 
compatible TV to your receiver through the same HDMI™  cable already being used to send audio and video to your TV.
Standby pass-through of Audio & Video
 
Conveniently access all your HDMI™  connected devices without having to power on 
the receiver.
Assignable digital audio and video inputs
 
Get the most out of each audio and video input with the ability to reassign inputs to 
support connected devices.
 BRAVIA ® Sync Capable
 
Conveniently operate and control select Sony® BRAVIA® Sync devices with one remote including: Sony 
Blu-ray Disc™  Players, BRAVIA® HDTVs, Sony home theater products.