Sony 7.1 Channel Black A/V Receiver - STR-DG720

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Sony 7.1 Channel Black A/V Receiver, Model STRDG720

The STR-DG720 7.1 Ch. A/V Receiver delivers the Full HD 1080 experience to a home theater system. This new 1080p A/V Receiver features HDMI™ with “Active Intelligence” and 1080/24p signal capability thus making it compatible with Blu-ray Disc™ Disc™, the PlayStation 3 and other HD sources. Need more HDMI™ inputs— The STR-DG720 features three HDMI™ inputs that allow the desire for more HD content to grow. Speaking of an enhanced experience, the STR-DG720 decodes uncompressed audio (LPCM via HDMI™) so you can hear the original mix of your favorite BD titles. Looking for simplicity— BRAVIA® Sync provides a one button operation (via HDMI™) of your entire A/V experience with a select number of BRAVIA® televisions. Because no room is perfect, Sony’s Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (and its supplied microphone) simplifies speaker set up and optimizes speaker performance with the push of one button in just 30 seconds. Do you want to connect your iPod or Walkman— Would like to listen satellite radio— Well, the STR-DG720 features a Digital MEDIA Port connection which expands its flexibility to playback music from various audio sources (i.e. iPod, Walkman, PC, etc) with one of the various accessories (sold separately) whereas the XM Connect-and-Play™ Ready feature provides the ability to access XM® satellite radio Programming in Surround Sound.

Features:

• 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 sources2. 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
• 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 line5. 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.5 Simple...Easy...BRAVIA® Sync
• 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 todays Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and other portable devices6) 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
• HDMI "Active Intelligence"
  Powerful HDMI™ connectivity combined with Active Intelligence offers automatic detection of optimal video and audio signals from all connected components with convenience of a simple one wire connection
• 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
• 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
• 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

Specifications:

Audio

• Impedance: 8 Ohms
  
• Channel Power Rating: 7.1 Channel Power Rating: 105W x 7 Amp Power (8 ohms, THD 1.0%)
  
• Sound Fields: Cinema - 3; Music - 3; Auto Format Decoding - 11; 2 Channel - 1
  
• Zones: Single
  
• Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name
  

Audio Features

• Dolby® Digital Decoding: Yes
  
• Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding: Yes
  
• dts® 96/24 Decoding: Yes
  
• dts® NEO:6 Decoding: Yes
  
• Dolby® Digital EX Decoding: Yes
  
• Dolby® Pro Logic® IIX Decoding: Yes
  
• Dolby® Pro Logic® Decoding: Yes
  
• dts®-ES Decoding: Yes
  
• Digital Cinema Sound™ Technology: Yes
  
• dts® Decoding: Yes
  

Convenience

• AM/FM Memory Presets: 30 FM - 30 AM
  
• XM® Connect and Play™ Compatible: Yes
  
• XM® Memory Presets: 30
  

Convenience Features

• A/B Speaker Switch: Yes (A / B)
  
• Digital Cinema Auto Calibration: Yes (Mic- Mono)
  
• HDMI™ Technology: Active Intelligence
  

Inputs and Outputs

• Composite Video Input(s): 4 (1 Front/3 Rear)
  
• Composite Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
  
• Optical Audio Input(s): 2 (Rear)
  
• Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 1 (Rear)
  
• RCA Audio Input(s): 7 (3 Dedicated/4 Audio/Video)
  
• RCA Audio Output(s): 2 (1 A/V Output, 1 Output)
  
• Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear)
  
• Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear)
  
• Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear)
  
• Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front- Silver)
  
• HD Component Video Input(s): 3 (Rear)
  
• HD Component Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
  
• HDMI™ Connection Input(s): 3 (Rear)
  
• HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear)
  
• Digital Media Port (Input): Yes
  

Power

• Power Requirements: AC120V, 60 Hz
  

Speaker

• Speaker Terminal Type: Spring Clips (A & B)
  

Hardware

• Remote Control: Yes (Pre Programed)

Approximate Dimensions:

• Width: 16-15/16"
• Height: 6-1/4"
• Depth: 12-1/4"

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 17 lbs 10 oz
• Shipping: 20 lbs

Footnote:

1. XM® Connect-and-Play™ requires satellite radio subscription and antenna which are sold separately. Antenna placement restrictions apply
2. HD source requires HDMI™ and/or component video connectivity. Requires compatible HDTV for High Definition playback
3. Requires HDMI compatible HDTV with 1080/60p Display capability
4. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ playback. Requires HDTV with 1080p Display capability
5. Each product must include BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ feature. Please refer to owner’s manual for compatibility
6. Not all Bluetooth® enabled products may communicate with each other

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