Sony STR-DH820 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver - 770 Watts Total, HD Digital Cinema Sound, 4 HDMI, BlackItem#: S196-1288  |  Model#: STR-DH820

Sony STR-DH820 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver
Enjoy 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound, connect up to seven HD sources and listen to music from your iPod® with the Sony STR-DH820 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver. With the Sony STR-DH820 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver, you can improve the quality of connected video sources to near HD quality or experience incredible sound quality while you watch 3D sports, movies and games from connected 3D devices. The Sony STR-DH820 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver also features an easy-to-use menu for simple operation and convenient audio calibration set-up, so you are assured the best possible listening experience.

What It Is and Why You Need It:

• 7.1 Channels, 110 Watts x 7, Audio / Video Receiver
• 7 HD Inputs, 4 HDMI, 3 Component
• HD Digital Cinema Sound

A Closer Look

Features:

• 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-out
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• 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.
• IR In/Out
  Accepts IR repeaters enabling you to operate products connected to the receiver behind a closed door.
• 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.