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3D Surround Sound A/V Receiver

Model number: STR-DH820
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
Model Features: 7.1-channel (110W x7 @ 8 ohms 1kHz 1% THD), 7 HD inputs, iPod/iPhone video and music playback, 3D pass-through, Audio Return Channel, quick speaker set up, 2nd Zone audio/video pre-outs

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Enjoy 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound, connect up to seven HD sources6 and listen to music from your iPod® or iPhone® via the included dock5 with the STR-DH820 A/V receiver. Improve the quality of connected video sources to near HD quality3 or experience incredible sound quality while you watch 3D sports, movies and games from connected 3D devices1. This receiver also has LPCM, Dolby® trueHD, ProLogic IIz and dts®-HD decoding technologies for audio that is true to the original master recording. An easy-to-use menu provides simple operation while convenient audio calibration set-up assures the best possible listening experience. Additional features include Audio Return Channel which eliminates the need for extra cables connected to your TV, and standby pass-through that lets you access all of your HDMI™ connected devices without having to power on the receiver1.

Awarded #1 Home Audio Brand for 2011 by NPD, based on units sold and dollars for the 12 months ending March 2011 in Total Home Audio according to The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service.

iPod®/iPhone® Music and Video playback with included dock5

Listen to music and watch video stored on your iPod® or iPhone® while charging your device with the included dock.5

Upconvert/Upscales 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.

Digital Legato Linear

Improve audio performance when listening to internet radio stations and portable audio devices, adding warmth and clarity.

BRAVIA® Widget Control

Connect to select Sony 2011 Televisions and experience an integrated user interface on-screen. Enabling on-screen feedback and control function.7

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.

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.

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.6

3D Pass-through

Compatible with Blu-ray 3D™ movies, video games and other 3D content1

On-screen graphical user interface

Set-up and control the A/V receiver with intuitive on-screen graphical user interface.

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

Dual Subwoofer Preouts

Add additional bass increasing the dynamic effects of movies and music.

Standby pass-through of Audio & Video

Conveniently access all your HDMI® connected devices without having to power on the receiver.

IR In/Out

Accepts IR repeaters enabling you to operate products connected to the receiver behind a closed door.

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.6 Three component inputs (1080/60i capable) provide added HD-capable connectivity and versatility.

HD Digital Cinema Sound

Optimize your receiver to mimic the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures.

Sound Optimizer

Keep dynamic movie scenes in check, optimizing sound to the desired volume level.

2nd Zone audio/Video

Equipped with 2nd Zone pre-outs.

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.6

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

Product Specifications

DCAC Features

Features

  • Automatic Phase Matching : Yes
  • Band : 6
  • Digital Cinema Auto Calibration : D.C.A.C.
  • Grade (Gold/Silver/Bronze) : SILVER
  • Mic : MONO

Amplifier/Receiver

Amplifier Features

  • 4 Ohm/8 Ohm Switching : 8 Ohm only
  • Advanced Auto Volume : Yes
  • Analog Direct : Yes
  • Bi-AMP : Yes
  • Digital Legato Linear : Yes
  • Number of amp. channels : 7ch (Sub must be self powered)
  • Sound Optimizer : Yes
  • Speaker Selector : A/B/ A+B
  • Speaker Terminal : Screw
  • Sub Woofer X' Over : 17 points (40-200Hz)

Audio Output

  • Analog Audio Out : 1
  • Headphone Out : Yes(Gold)
  • Pre Out (Subwoofer) : 2

Tuner

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

Output Power

  • 8Ohms 1kHz : 110W+110W
  • 8Ohms 20-20kHz : 100W + 100W
  • (8Ohms 1kHz) THD : 1%
  • (8Ohms 20-20kHz) THD : 0.09%
  • 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) : 150W
  • Total : 945W (135W/ch x 7 (8?, 1kHz, 0.05% THD))

Decoding Format(s)

  • 96kHz/24bit : 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)

Sound Field

  • A.F.D. Auto : Yes
  • 2ch : 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
  • Jazz 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

Video Input

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

Speaker Out

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

Video Output

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

Tone Control

  • Front (Bass/Treble) : Yes/Yes

Audio Input

  • Analog Audio In : 3/Yes
  • Coax. : 1
  • Optical In : 2/yes
  • USB : 1(Front:iPhone/WM)

Video Features

HDMI™

  • 3D over HDMI : Yes
  • Audio Return Channel : Yes
  • Audio Widget : Yes
  • BRAVIA® SYNC™ (CEC Control) : Yes
  • HDMI(tm) video output capability : 1080P/24P/Deep Color/x.v.Color (xvYCC)
  • Pass Through : Yes
  • Theater Mode Selector : Yes
  • Video Up Converter (Analog Component/HDMI) : Yes/Yes
  • Video Up Scaler (Analog; Component/HDMI) : No/Yes(1080p)

A/V Sync Features

  • A/V SYNC : Yes(Variable)
  • A/V Sync Sampling Frequency : 192kHz
  • A/V Sync Time (msec) : 300msec
  • A/V Sync auto mode : Yes

Installation

Features

  • 2nd V : Composite
  • IR Repeat (In/Out) : Yes(1/1)
  • Zone 2 Audio : Line(Fixed)
  • Zone 2 ON/OFF Switch : YES/NO

Other

Additional Features

  • Assignable Component Video IN : Yes
  • Assignable HDMI Video IN : Yes
  • Auto Standby : Yes
  • Digital Input Assign : Yes
  • GUI : Yes (Simple)
  • GUI Blending INPUT (from: Composite/Component/HDMI) : Yes(Yes/Yes/-)
  • GUI Blending OUTPUT (to: Composite/Component/HDMI) : Yes (HDMI)
  • GUI Language : English
  • Pin Jack : Nickel
  • Power Requirement : 120V 60Hz
  • Remote Commander : RM-AAP061
  • Sleep Timer : Yes
  • iPod Browsing with System (via USB) : VIDEO/MUSIC

Meta-Data Attributes

  • Sequence Number : 30

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STR-DH820 4.2 5 9 9
Outstanding Sound!! This is the best receiver I've ever had. The sound is recreated so naturally, it's like having the musicians in your living room. I have a 5.1 speaker setup, and this system will have me adding two more! I'm very happy with my purchase. June 10, 2012
Very good, I think? It was easy to set up and it sounds great when it works. But sometimes turns off while watching TV. You have to turn it back on and raise the volume. I may have to return it if the problem continues. January 25, 2012
STR-D820 Love it Got it The best SONY STR-D820 January 21, 2012
Totaly Awsome I bought the STR-DH820 for 3D pass through and on screen menu. Ihave the STR-DH810 also a awsome reciever but not 3D, it is 3months old and back in box for a back up. The 820 not only delivered on reason for purchase but exceeded my expectations as well as performance compared to 810. I have a 65" 3D internet apps HDTV, And Sony 3D BD player. I am running HDMI from Charter digital box to 820 as well as BD then to HDTV all connections via 3D HDMI cables. I am running the 7.1 set up with pllx movie on and the sound is awsome as well on analog channels, it gives 7.1 even on them. Sound is better than you will hear at movie theaters as well as picture. I have not encountered any of the problems in other reviews. This is not a plug and play unit it requirers set up with easy to understand menu to customize to your preferances or use mic to set up,or have a pro do it for you. I would have expected to pay twice the price Sony or local store charges for this unit with all the features and customization capabilities. January 14, 2012
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1. Requires 3D content, 3D HDTV, 3D glasses, 3D emitter, and HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps).

2. Requires HDMI® cable and LPCM capable receiver.

3. Requires HDTV with equivalent display and HDMI® cable sold sep.

4. Syncs with BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ products.

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. Requires HDMI® cables sold sep.

7. Requires connection to compatible Sony TV with HDMI cable. Sony TV needs to be connected to the internet for widget support. The following 2011 BRAVIA TV series are compatible: EX620, EX630, EX720, EX820, EX830, NX830, HX820, HX830, HX930.

© 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 specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

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