Sony STR-DH720HP User manual

Get 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound, connect up to four HD
sources6 and listen to music from your iPod®5 with Sony’s STR-DH720
receiver. Enjoy incredible sound quality while you watch 3D sports,
movies and games from connected 3D devices.3 This great receiver
also features an easy-to-use control menu for simple control and a
convenient audio calibration set-up so you are assured the best possible
listening experience .
Bullets
• 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver (105W x7 @ 8 ohms 1kHz 1% THD)
• iPod®/iPhone® video and music playback (via supplied dock)5
• 6 HD Inputs (4 HDMI™, 2 Component)
• 3D pass-through
• Upconvert/Upscale from analog to 1080i via HDMI™3
• HD Digital Cinema Sound™ (HD D.C.S.)
• On-screen graphical user interface
• Dolby® TrueHD, Pro logic IIz and dts® HD Enhanced Audio Codecs2
• BRAVIA Widget unied TV on-screen interface8
• Digital Cinema Audio Calibration for Quick Set-Up
• Audio Return Channel uses just one cable for TV audio7
• Standby pass-through of Audio & Video via HDMI™ connected devices
• Fully Assignable inputs allows for use of all connections
Features
iPod®/iPhone® video and music playback (via supplied Dock)
Listen to music and watch video stored on your iPod® or iPhone® while charging your device5
6 HD Inputs
Get versatile HD connection options with six HD inputs. Four HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/24p
capable) let you connect a Sony® PlayStation® 3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc™ player,
and any 2 other HDMI-capable devices, for high denition video and audio.6 Two 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 content1
Upconvert/Upscale video signal to near HD via HDMI™
Improve image quality of analog connected devices to near HD.3 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.
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.2
BRAVIA Widget Control
Connect to select Sony 2011 Televisions and experience an integrated user interface on-screen.
Enabling on-screen feedback and control function.8
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration - Quick Speaker Set Up
STR-DH720HP

Specications
Amplier/Receiver
Output Power
(8Ohms
1kHz)
THD
1%
(8Ohms
20-
20kHz)
THD
0.09%
Sound Field 2ch Yes
Amplier
Features
4
Ohm/8
Ohm
8 Ohm only
Output Power
8Ohms
1kHz 105W + 105W
8Ohms
20-
20kHz
95W + 95W
Decoding
Format(s) Yes
Sound Field A.F.D.
Auto Yes
Video Input A/V In: 3
Video Output
A/V Out
(inc.
Monitor
Out)
1
Amplier
Features Yes
Audio Input
Analog
Audio In
(Inc TV
CEC)/
Out
(excl.
tuner)/
TV
(CEC)
2/Yes
Audio Output Analog
Audio
Out
0
Sound Field Analog
Direct Yes
Amplier
Features
Analog
Direct Yes
Tuner Auto
Tuning Yes
Speaker Out Center Yes
Sound Field Church Yes
Audio Input Coax. 1
Video Input 2
Video Output 1
Sound Field Yes
Digital Yes
Tuner Direct
Tuning Yes(RM)
Decoding
Format(s)
Dolby
Digital
EX/
Dolby
Digital
Yes/Yes
Dolby
Dual
Mono
Yes
Dolby Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes
Dolby
TruHD/
Dolby
Digital +
Yes/Yes
DTS /
DTS-ES Yes/Yes
DTS
96/24/
DTS
NEO:6
Yes/Yes
DTS HD
MA/
DTS HD
HR
Yes/Yes
Tuner FM/AM Yes/Yes
Tone Control Front
(Bass/
Treble)
Yes/Yes
Speaker Out
Front A
(L/R) Yes
Front
High
(L/R)/
Yes
Sound Field HD-
D.C.S. Yes
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.7
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,.4
24p True Cinema™ (pass-through)
Watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies in their native frame rate (24 frames per second) when paired with a
24p HDTV and playback device like a Blu-ray Disc™ Player or PlayStation® 3 gaming console via
HDMI™ cable.

1. 3D viewing requires 3D content, 3D HDTV, a high speed HDMI™ cable (supporting at least 10.2 Gbps) connection, and other 3D accessories (including 3D glasses).
2. Dolby® True-HD and dts®-HD Master Audio decoding require HDMI™ cable and capable source device (both sold separately).
3. Requires connection via HDMI™ cable (sold separately) to equivalent HDTV. Upscaled/upconverted image and sound quality will vary depending on source.
4. Works with other BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ labeled home audio/video products when connected via HDMI™ interface.
5. iPod® support is limited to the following players: iPod touch®, iPod classic®, iPod nano® 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation, iPod® 4th& 5th generation & iPod mini and iPhone 3G, 3Gs and 4G
models.
6. HDMI™ cable required, sold separately.
7. Requires sources connected with HDMI™ cables (sold separately). Sound Quality will vary depending on source.
8. Can be used only when receiver is connected to a Sony XBR-EX620, EX630, EX720, EX820, EX830, NX830, HX820, HX830, or HX930 series BRAVIA HDTV via HDMI™ cable (sold separately).
© 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, BRAVIA, Theatre Sync, 24p True Cinema, Cyber-shot,
Handycam and Digital Cinema Sound are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray 3D are trademarks. Dolby is a
registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a trademark of dts Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. iPod, iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic, and iPod nano are trademark
of Apple, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate and may vary. / Updated: September 13, 2011
Video Input HDMI In
(Front
In)
4
Video Output HDMI
Out 1
Sound Field
Yes
Yes
Yes
Audio Output Yes(Gold)
Sound Field Jazz
Club Yes
Decoding
Format(s) LPCM Yes(Yes/Yes/Yes)
Sound Field
Multi
Stereo Yes
Neo:6
Music Yes
Amplier
Features
Number
of amp.
7ch (Sub
must be self
powered)
Audio Input
Opt. In/
Out/TV
(CEC):
incl
Front
input
& TV
(CEC)
2/yes
Output Power
Output
Power
(JEITA
10%)/
Rated
Output
10%
Output
Power
(JEITA
10%)/
Rated
Output
140W
Sound Field
PLII
Movie Yes
PLII
Music Yes
PLIIx
Movie Yes
PLIIx
Music Yes
PLIIz
Height Yes
Yes
Audio Output Pre Out 1
Tuner Preset TTL60 (-/-/30/30)
Amplier
Features
Speaker
Selector A Speakers only
Speaker
Terminal
Front(Screw)/
Others(Push)
Sound Field Sports Yes
Stadium Yes
Tuner Station
Name Yes
Amplier
Features
Sub
Woofer
X' Over
17 points (40-
200Hz)
Speaker Out Yes
Yes
Output Power Total
945W (135W/
ch x 7 (8Ω, 1kHz,
0.05% THD))
Audio Input USB 1(Front:iPhone/
WM)
Output Power
(8Ohms
1kHz)
THD
1%
(8Ohms
20-
20kHz)
THD
0.09%
Sound Field 2ch Yes
Amplier
Features
4
Ohm/8
Ohm
8 Ohm only
Output Power
8Ohms
1kHz 105W + 105W
8Ohms
20-
20kHz
95W + 95W
Decoding
Format(s) Yes
Sound Field A.F.D.
Auto Yes
Video Input A/V In: 3
Video Output
A/V Out
(inc.
Monitor
Out)
1
Amplier
Features Yes
Audio Input
Analog
Audio In
(Inc TV
CEC)/
Out
(excl.
tuner)/
TV
(CEC)
2/Yes
Audio Output Analog
Audio
Out
0
Sound Field Analog
Direct Yes
Amplier
Features
Analog
Direct Yes
Tuner Auto
Tuning Yes
Speaker Out Center Yes
Sound Field Church Yes
Audio Input Coax. 1
Video Input 2
Video Output 1