Sony STRDG720 Specification Guide
STR-DG720
Audio Video Receiver
Key Features
7.1 Channel Audio/Video Receiver
105 Watts X 7 Amplifier Power (8 ohms, 1Khz,
1.0% THD)
1.0% THD)
Accepts 1080/60p and 24p video signal via
HDMI™
HDMI™
1080p HDMI™ w/ Active Intelligence (3in/1out)
BRAVIA® Sync™ (HDMI CEC)
Supports 8ch Linear PCM
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Component Video (3 Inputs/1 Output)
Key Technologies
Optimized for Blu-ray Disc™ and most HD Sources
Sony’s A/V Receivers are engineered to be the ideal Blu-
ray Disc A/V receiver, fully compatible with Sony® Blu-ray Disc™ Player. Superior video switching and audio
performance ensure seamless compatibility with today’s demanding HD sources . The STR-DG720 has three High
Definition Media Interface™ (HDMI™ ) inputs that are capable of accepting resolutions up to 1080/24p, offering the full
video quality that Blu-ray Disc format can deliver.
performance ensure seamless compatibility with today’s demanding HD sources . The STR-DG720 has three High
Definition Media Interface™ (HDMI™ ) inputs that are capable of accepting resolutions up to 1080/24p, offering the full
video quality that Blu-ray Disc format can deliver.
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BRAVIA® Sync™
As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA® Sync™ technology to
go beyond simple audio and video transmission. Starting with the STR-DG720, Sony’s A/V receivers will transmit control
functions to a select number of BRAVIA LCD televisions as well as new DVD players in the Sony line . With “One Touch
Play”, operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the
A/V receiver turn on, then the DVD player power on and start to play, finally the BRAVIA television turns on and
switches to the correct video input. Simple...Easy...BRAVIA® Sync™ .
functions to a select number of BRAVIA LCD televisions as well as new DVD players in the Sony line . With “One Touch
Play”, operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the
A/V receiver turn on, then the DVD player power on and start to play, finally the BRAVIA television turns on and
switches to the correct video input. Simple...Easy...BRAVIA® Sync™ .
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DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
The demand for digital content continues to be strong. The challenge: how do you integrate
music in various forms into a receiver– The answer: Sony¿s DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMP). Together with one of the DMP
accessories (sold separately), this proprietary connection broadens the interface of home theater systems and
components, connects with various devices which provide the ability to control and power devices while making set
up easy and operation simple. The DMP accessories will include a PC Client Ready device, Bluetooth® receiver (for
today¿s Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and other portable devices ) and Audio Docking Stations compatible with
Network Walkman¿ and iPod® products. So regardless of how you store your music, Sony¿s DIGITAL MEDIA PORT offers
a point of access to integrate your portable music into a traditional home theater system.
accessories (sold separately), this proprietary connection broadens the interface of home theater systems and
components, connects with various devices which provide the ability to control and power devices while making set
up easy and operation simple. The DMP accessories will include a PC Client Ready device, Bluetooth® receiver (for
today¿s Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and other portable devices ) and Audio Docking Stations compatible with
Network Walkman¿ and iPod® products. So regardless of how you store your music, Sony¿s DIGITAL MEDIA PORT offers
a point of access to integrate your portable music into a traditional home theater system.
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HDMI "Active Intelligence"
Powerful HDMI™ connectivity combined with Active Intelligence for a simple one wire
solution.
XM® Connect-and-Play™ Ready
A world of digital radio is at your fingertips. Connect the optional Connect-and-
Play antenna, sign up for XM service and enjoy the variety of digital radio with the superior sound quality of an A/V
receiver.
receiver.
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Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
Now the optimal speaker settings for your living room iareonly a press of button
away. Simply place the included microphone in your listening position and allow the strength of Sony’s Digital Signal
Processing to take over. Speaker placement, distance, and delays are all calibrated automatically to ensure a worry
free listening experience.
Processing to take over. Speaker placement, distance, and delays are all calibrated automatically to ensure a worry
free listening experience.
Advanced A/V Sync
Special Digital Signal Processing allows for lip sync delay to adjust to match the refresh rates
of today’s advanced flat panel televisions and microdisplays.
Digital Cinema Sound™
Sony’s original Digital Cinema Sound technology uses exclusive DSP technology to
recreate the precise environment of three Hollywood Dubbing Stages where your movies are created. True theater
sound in the home from the source.
sound in the home from the source.