Sony have announced the availability of a new range of STR-Series AV receivers with Sony’s new STR-DG820 Full HD AV Receiver being the flagship model in offering HD Audio decoding and full 1080/24P video support with Deep Colour and x.v.Colour compatibility (features that, before now, were only available on considerably more expensive AV receivers).
Sony STR-DG820 Full HD AV Receiver Key Features:
* Full HD audio capability: Dolby True HD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding, plus eight-channel Linear PCM
* Four HDMI v1.3 inputs and one output, with 1080/24P pass-through and Deep Colour/x.v.Colour compatibility
* One-button operation of a complete system with BRAVIA Sync
* Fast, accurate set-up with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
* Digital Media Port for connection of iPod, WALKMAN®, wi-fi and Bluetooth® audio devices
* More immersive cinema experience with Cinema Studio EX and Neural-THX Surround processing
* 7×100W output
Sony STR-DG820 Full HD AV Receiver Detailed Features …
![]() : ![]() HD Audio decoding 1080/24P Full HD capability, with Deep Colour and x.v.Colour ![]() Digital Cinema Auto Calibration and Digital Cinema EX Digital Media Port and Portable Audio Enhancer One-button control with BRAVIA Sync The power to thrill, and the flexibility to handle even complex systems Below is another article on the 3 AV receivers POWER AND PRECISION: the new STR-DG820 AV receiver from Sony makes the most of today’s home theatre experience
23rd June 2008 – Advanced home cinemaat newly affordable prices – that’s what’s on offer in Sony’s new AVreceiver range, thanks to innovative features across the three-strongline-up. From the entry level STR-DG520 and the midrange STR-DG720, allthe new receivers support 1080p 24fps True Cinema, while therange-topping STR-DG820 brings Full HD audio capability to even moreusers thanks to its onboard Dolby True HD/dts Master Audio decoders,now available at an unprecedented price. And all three receivers also offer a host of features to makethem easy to install and integrate into complete home entertainmentsystems, including Digital Cinema Auto-Calibration for simple, accurateautomatic set-up, Digital Cinema EX processing for more immersivesurround effects and Sony’s DM Port for fast hook-up of portable andpersonal music players, wi-fi networks and Bluetooth®. STR-DG820: making Full HD cinema sound and vision more affordable than ever HD Audio decoding And for players outputting these soundtracks as Linear PCM,such as the PLAYSTATION®3, the STR-DG820 can handle eight-channelLinear PCM audio, too. 1080/24P Full HD capability, with Deep Colour and x.v.Colour Digital Cinema Auto Calibration and Digital Cinema EX And when you’re all set up, Cinema EX mode can ensure you areput right at the heart of the movie, using sophisticated signalprocessing and measurements made on the sound stages at Sony PicturesStudios. Digital Media Port and Portable Audio Enhancer One-button control with BRAVIA Sync The power to thrill, and the flexibility to handle even complex systems And even complex systems can be accommodated by this highlyflexible receiver, as well as those four HDMI inputs, the STR-DG820 hasfour assignable digital audio inputs, and audio and video inputs forfive more sources, such as satellite/cable TV receivers, videorecorders and the like. There’s also a built-in FM RDS/AM radio tuner. STR-DG720 This value for money 7x100W receiver also has Digital CinemaAuto Calibration and BRAVIA Sync to simplify set-up and operation,Cinema Studio EX processing, and can decode Dolby Digital EX and dts-ESsoundtracks. Completing the specification is Sony’s Digital Media Portfor the connection of external music players. STR-DG520 It has a two-in/one out HDMI switcher with 1080/24Ppass-through, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration, Cinema Studio EXprocessing and Sony’s Digital Media Port. It delivers 5x100W. The STR-DG820, STR-DG720 and STR-DG520 are available from Sony Centre stores, retailers and online at the Sony Style shop – www.sonystyle-europe.com. STR-DG820 key features
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