Sony STR-DH820 User manual

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
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7 HD Inputs (4 HDMI™ , 3 Component)
3D pass - through
Upconvert/Upscale from analog to 1080p via HDMI™
( Faroudja DCDi Edge )
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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.
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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.
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3D Pass - through Compatible with Blu-ray 3D™movies, video games and other 3D content
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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.
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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.
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BRAVIA Widget Control Connect to select Sony 2011 Televisions and experience an integrated user interface on - screen. Enabling
on- screen feedback and control function.
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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.
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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.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 02/23/2011
STR-DH820
Sony ® 7.1 Channel 3D AV Receiver
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UPC Code: 027242809321
1.3Dviewingrequires3Dcontent,3DHDTV,ahighspeedHDMI ™ cable
(supportingatleast10.2Gbps)connection,andother3Daccessories
(including 3D glasses).
2.Dolby® True - HD and dts ® - HDMasterAudiodecodingrequireHDMI ™
cable and capable source device (both sold separately).
3.RequiresconnectionviaHDMI ™ cable(soldseparately)toequivalent
HDTV.Upscaled/upconverted image and sound quality will vary
depending on source.
4.Works with other BRAVIA® Sync orTheatreSync™ labeledhome
audio/videoproducts when connected via HDMI ™ interface.
5. iPod ® supportis 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.RequiressourcesconnectedwithHDMI ™ cables(sold separately).
Sound Quality will vary depending on source.
8.Canbeusedonlywhen receiver is connected to a Sony XBR - EX620,
EX630,EX720, EX820,EX830,NX830, HX820,HX830,or HX930series
BRAVIAHDTV via HDMI™ cable (sold separately).
©2011 Sony ElectronicsInc. All rightsreserved.Reproduction inwholeor
inpart withoutwrittenpermission isprohibited.Sony, BRAVIA,Theatre
Sync,24p True Cinema, Cyber - shot,Handycam and DigitalCinema
Soundare trademarksofSony. PlayStation isa trademark ofSony
ComputerEntertainment. Blu - rayDiscandBlu - ray3Daretrademarks.
Dolbyis a registeredtrademark of DolbyLaboratories. dts isatrademark
ofdtsInc.HDMIisatrademarkofHDMILicensingLLC.iPod,iPhone, iPod
touch,iPodclassic,andiPodnanoaretrademarkofApple,Inc.Allother
trademarksare trademarksof their respectiveowners. Features and
specifications are subject to change without notice. Non - metricweights
andmeasures are approximate and may vary.