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Sony 7.1 Channel 3D Black AV Home Theater Receiver - STR-DH520

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Sony 7.1 Channel 3D Black AV Home Theater Receiver - STRDH520/ 100W x 7/ 6 HD Inputs/ 3D Pass-Through/ HD Digital Cinema Sound/ Dolby TrueHD, Pro logic IIz And DTS-HD Enhanced Audio Codecs/ BRAVIA Widget Unified TV On-Screen Interface/ Audio Return Channel/ Fully Assignable Inputs/ BRAVIA Sync/ 24p True Cinema Pass-Through/ Black Finish
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Sony 7.1 Channel 3D Black AV Home Theater Receiver, Model STRDH520

Step up your home entertainment experience with Sony’s STR-DH520 receiver that delivers 7.1 powerful channels of sound and allows up to six HD connections. Plus, enjoy incredible sound quality while you watch 3D sports movies and games from connected 3D devices. Audio Return Channel ensures that you enjoy surround sound even when you watch television delivered straight to your connected HDTV.

Features:

  • 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 definition video and audio.5 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 content
  • 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
  • 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, Handycam® Camcorders and Cyber-shot® Digital Cameras
  • 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

Specifications:

Audio Input

  • Analog Audio In (Inc TV CEC)/Out (excl. tuner)/TV (CEC): 2/Yes
  • Analog Stereo Mini Jack: 1(for Portable)
  • Coax.: 1
  • Opt. In/Out/TV (CEC): incl Front input & TV (CEC): 2/yes

Audio Output

  • Analog Audio Out: 0
  • Headphone Out: Yes(Gold)
  • Pre Out (Subwoofer): 1

Speaker Out

  • Center: Yes
  • Front A (L/R): Yes
  • Front High (L/R)/ Surround Back for Common Use: Yes
  • Surround (L/R): Yes
  • Surround Back (L/R): Yes

Video Input

  • A/V In: Including Front AV: 2
  • Component Video In: 2
  • HDMI In (Front In): 4

Video Output

  • A/V Out (inc. Monitor Out): 1
  • Component Video Out (inc. Monitor Out): 1
  • HDMI Out: 1

Amplifier

  • 4 Ohm/8 Ohm Switching: 8 Ohm only
  • Advanced Auto Volume: Yes
  • Analog Direct: Yes
  • Night Mode: Yes
  • Number of amp. channels: 7ch (Sub must be self powered)
  • Speaker Selector: A Speakers only
  • Speaker Terminal: Front(Screw)/Others(Push)
  • Sub Woofer X' Over: 17 points (40-200Hz)

Decoding Format(s)

  • 96k/24Bit PCM: Yes
  • DTS / DTS-ES (Matrix6.1 / Discrete6.1): Yes/Yes
  • DTS 96/24/ DTS NEO:6: Yes/Yes
  • DTS HD MA/ DTS HD HR: Yes/Yes
  • Dolby Digital EX/ Dolby Digital: Yes/Yes
  • Dolby Dual Mono: Yes
  • Dolby Prologic/II /Iix /Iiz: Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes
  • Dolby TruHD/Dolby Digital +: Yes/Yes
  • LPCM (2CH/5.1CH/7.1CH) thru HDMI: Yes(Yes/Yes/Yes)

Output Power

  • (8Ohms 1kHz) THD: 1%
  • (8Ohms 20-20kHz) THD: 0.09%
  • 8Ohms 1kHz: 100W + 100W
  • 8Ohms 20-20kHz: 90W + 90W
  • Output Power (JEITA 10%)/ Rated Output Power(0.09% 20Hz-20kHz 4Ohm): 10%
  • Output Power (JEITA 10%)/Rated Output Power(0.09% 20Hz-20kHz 8Ohm): 130W

Sound Field

  • 2ch: Yes
  • A.F.D. Auto: Yes
  • Analog Direct: Yes
  • Church: Yes
  • Concert Hall: Yes
  • Digital Concert Hall A/B: Yes
  • HD-D.C.S.: Yes
  • Headphone 2ch: Yes
  • Headphone Direct: Yes
  • Headphone Multi: Yes
  • Jass Club: Yes
  • Multi Stereo: Yes
  • Neo:6 Music: Yes
  • PLII Movie: Yes
  • PLII Music: Yes
  • PLIIx Movie: Yes
  • PLIIx Music: Yes
  • PLIIz Height: Yes
  • Portable Audio Enhancer: Yes
  • Sports: Yes
  • Stadium: Yes

Tone Control

  • Front (Bass/Treble): Yes/Yes

Tuner

  • Auto Tuning: Yes
  • Direct Tuning: Yes(RM)
  • FM/AM: Yes/Yes
  • Preset Channel (Sirius/XM/FM/AM): TTL60 (30FM/30AM)
  • Station Name: Yes

Additional

  • Assignable Component Video IN: Yes
  • Assignable HDMI Video IN: Yes
  • Auto Standby: Yes
  • Digital Input Assign: Yes
  • Pin Jack: Nickel
  • Power Requirement: 120V 60Hz
  • Remote Commander: RM-AAU104
  • Sleep Timer: Yes

A/V Sync

  • A/V SYNC: Yes(Fixed)
  • A/V Sync Sampling Freequency: 48kHz
  • A/V Sync Time(msec): 60msec

HDMI

  • 3D over HDMI: Yes
  • Audio Return Channel: Yes
  • Audio Widget: Yes
  • BRAVIA(r) SYNC(TM) (CEC Control): Yes
  • HDMI Pass Through: Yes
  • HDMI(tm) video output capability: 1080P/24P/Deep Color/x.v.Color (xvYCC)
  • Theater Mode Selector: Yes

Approximate Weight:

  • Shipping: 22 lbs

Warranty Information:

  • Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): One Year Parts and Labor
  • Extended Service Warranty Available: Click the warranty tab above for details

Footnotes:

  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. 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. Can be used only when [sound bar, receiver, etc.] is connected to a Sony XBR-EX620, EX630, EX720, EX820, EX830, NX830, HX820, HX830, or HX930 series BRAVIA HDTV via HDMI™ cable (sold separately)
  6. HDMI™ cable required, sold separately
  7. Requires sources connected with HDMI™ cables (sold separately). Sound Quality will vary depending on source
ColorBlack
Channels7.1
Watts Per Channel100
AM/FM Preset30 AM, 30 FM
Bluetooth CompatibilityNo
iPod CompatibilityNo
Decoders/EncodersBlu-ray Disc Audio Decoding
Frequency60 Hz
Frequency Response10Hz-100kHz
Output ConnectorsHDMI Monitor 1, Component Monitor 1, Audio Preout (SW) 1, Phones 1
Sound ModesSurround Sound
Speaker SelectionA,B or A+B
THX CertificationNo
Weight22 lbs
Parts Warranty1 Year
Labor Warranty1 Year
  

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Sony 7.1 Channel 3D Black AV Home Theater Receiver
 
4.4

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4.0

Better than entry level receiver

By jdgrate

from Chesapeake, VA

Comments about Sony 7.1 Channel 3D Black AV Home Theater Receiver:

I got this for a real bargain, open box special minus the remote $149.00. I purchased the remote from Sony for only $25.00 for a total cost of $174.00. My old Harman Kardon receiver lost its left front speaker channel so I needed a replacement with HDMI and not too much money. Sony fit the bill perfectly. It sounds great with my satellite speakers, and I have all my video connections via HDMI. I have it hooked up to my old Sony 51KPWS520 rear projection t.v. and the remote works both the receiver and t.v. When I select a different video input, it is a little slow in the response. The receiver is perfectly sized as it matches the width of all the other video components, (cable box, Blu-ray, HD-DVD player). Definitely this receiver is above entry level, and for the right price, you can't go wrong with it.

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5.0

Fantastic

By k2sb2003

from Aurora, IL

Comments about Sony 7.1 Channel 3D Black AV Home Theater Receiver:

ok bad stuff first, no auto calibrate...but take an hour to do it your self and the results are better then the A.C. anyway. To the good, audio return channel on the HDMI means no optical line with the HDMI. i am running a mix of onkyo speakers and Jamo bi-directional surround speakers; the result is excellent... get the matching sony blu-ray player and life is easy. it can over heat so make sure you properly vent...other than that enjoy!!

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4.0

Great Product; ABT delivered as promised

By Ray

from Elgin, IL

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Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power Output
  • Good Remote Control
  • Great Sound Quality

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Sony 7.1 Channel 3D Black AV Home Theater Receiver:

      Product arrived as promised; No damage to product.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      SONY NO OTHER

      By McEDAinMichigan

      from Metro Detroit, MI

      Comments about Sony 7.1 Channel 3D Black AV Home Theater Receiver:

      Every Sony product I have purchased has always lived up to its name, I purchased a Sony DVD player in 2000 and to date it is still performing to its max with never no problems. I recently purchased this new STRDH520 and it is everything and more than I expected it to be. Sound adjusts with whatever Sony system I turn on, be it my Sony 40" Bravia or Sony Blu-Ray player. What really makes this great is the "Bravia Sync" - One Remote to use for all systems. The set up of this stereo is simple, the 7.1 surround is outstanding & I know that this will be used for a very long time. I buy SONY for there is no other!

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      4.0

      Excellent value for the cost

      By knlv

      from Las Vegas, NV

      Comments about Sony 7.1 Channel 3D Black AV Home Theater Receiver:

      While set up was straightforward I thought I was getting a product with the auto speaker calibration. Only after reading the manual did I learn that option wasn't available to US products. That being said, manual calibration and speaker setup was pretty easy and the resulting sound is great! Two things should be included in the product manual for troubleshooting. After hookup to my KDL55HX-800 I had no sound. Followed all actions listed in TV and receiver manual with no success. My cable company then said check the DVR menu setting to ensure it is on HDMI. Once I updated that setting to HDMI I had great sound! Second, I had trouble at "Amp,TV, DVR turn-on", using my Cable DVR remote, with speakers going to TV rather than staying on Audio System as the setting called for plus the receiver audio setting moving from amp setting to TV & amp setting. Sony e-support said not compatible remotes so would have to use two remotes. Did not have that problem with my prior STR-DE485 so figured it should work. After experimenting I found by changing my Cable DVR remote turn-on sequence to TV, AMP, CABLE from AMP,TV,CABLE my speakers stayed on external audio system and I still controlled sound levels as well as video with one remote. Makes the wife much happier also having to only use the one remote! All in all very happy with purchase and would recommend the product. I wrote Sony about my troubleshooting suggestions re sound problems. Am doubtful anything will change in the manual(s). Enjoy!

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      5.0

      Great Sound

      By Buzzard

      from Indianapolis, IN

      Comments about Sony 7.1 Channel 3D Black AV Home Theater Receiver:

      This unit replaced a different manufacturer, easy to set up and start using. The sound was great right from the start. You should spnd a little time making sure levels to all speakers are what you want for your environment, you can tailor levels to your liking, a great feature.

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      4.0

      Great receiver! Great Value

      By BVDBill

      from N.E. Florida

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      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accurate Controls
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Energy Efficient
      • Good Power Output
      • Good Remote Control
      • Great Sound Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Basic Systems
        • Home Theater
        • Larger Rooms
        • Smaller Rooms

        Comments about Sony 7.1 Channel 3D Black AV Home Theater Receiver:

        Buying Sony products is the most sensible and they are reliable.

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