Optimized for HD and Blu-ray Disc
The STRDG820 7.1-channel 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, making it compatible with Blu-ray Disc&trade, the PlayStation®, and other HD sources. The "1080" means that the STRDG820 is capable of sending your flat-panel HDTV a progressive-scan 1920 x 1080 resolution video image . . . the highest resolution available. Second, the "24" part lets you know that the STRDG820 can also reproduce video recorded at 24 frames-per-second — the same frame rate used by motion pictures. Simply connect the STRDG820 to a 1080/24p display via HDMI and enjoy remarkable video performance from HD sources. Also, the STRDG820 decodes uncompressed audio (LPCM via HDMI) so you can hear the original mix of your favorite hi def video titles. Finally, x.v.Color&trade offers an extended color gamut for more accurate and brilliant color reproduction.
Three fundamentals
If you're investing in a surround-sound receiver, there are three fundamental things you're looking for — number of channels, output power and audio decoding. When it comes to these three factors, your new STRDG820 delivers the performance you need for the optimal home surround-sound experience. First, a 7.1-channel configuration adds two side surround channels to standard 5.1-channel setups for a more complete, all-encompassing audio soundstage. Second, 770W of total output power — 110W x 7 channels — delivers audio power that will bring your surround speakers to life. Finally, a wide range of Dolby® Digital and dts® decoding technologies — including Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD for hi def audio processing — delivers enhanced multi-channel surround-sound audio performance.
System optimization
Now the optimal speaker settings for your living room are only a press of button away, thanks to the STRDG820's Digital Cinema Audio Calibration. 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.
XM® Connect-and-Play&trade ready
A world of digital radio is at your fingertips with Sony's STRDG820. 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.
Play your portable at home!
Your portable tunes aren't just for be-bopping around town anymore. Sony has designed the STRDG820 with a Portable Audio Enhancer. A powerful digital signal processor expands the quality of compressed, portable audio content, bringing new life to your portable tunes.
Ah, BRAVIA®
As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA® Theatre Sync&trade technology to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When you combine your new STRDG820 with a select number of BRAVIA LCD televisions and other Sony audio and video products, control functions will also be transmitted via the HDMI cable. With "One Touch Play", operations that took several steps are reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the audio and/or the video component(s) turn on then the BRAVIA television will turn on and switch to the correct video input...Simple...Easy...BRAVIA Theatre Sync.
Moor up to the Digital Media Port
As the demand for digital content continues to be strong, here's the challenge: how to integrate music in various forms into a home theater system? The answer: Sony's DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMP). Together with one of the DMP accessories (sold separately), this proprietary interface adds networking and connectivity to the options of home theater systems and components, and connects, controls, and powers various devices, making set up easy and operation simple. The optional DMP accessories compatible with your STRDG820 include a PC Client device, Bluetooth® receiver and Audio Docking Stations compatible with Network Walkman&trade and iPod® products. So regardless of how you store your music, Sony's DIGITAL MEDIA PORT offers an access point to integrate your portable music into a traditional home theater system.
HDMIncredible
Bringing you the absolute best in connectivity, Sony's STRDG820 features four HDMI inputs. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the only interface in consumer electronics that can carry both uncompressed high-definition (HD) video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and even 1080p. Your incoming media content comes in a variety of sizes, resolutions and formats, and with that in mind, HDMI systems automatically configure to display that content in the most effective format. Since HDMI carries all channels on video and audio, there is only one cable to plug into any HDMI-enabled source and display device. No more complicated cable set-up when installing your home theater system, and no more ugly cable mess behind your components. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on this single cable. Also, HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI.
Avoid the 'No Wire' ire
The advent of HDMI has been monumental in the advancement of all your favorite audio and video gadgets. Don't miss out on all that your new STRDG820 offers — in terms of high-definition audio and video connectivity — by leaving a set of HDMI cables off the list. Vann's sales representatives are here to explain all your options, so you can make the best purchase and get the most out of your hi-def system. Call for expert advice: 1-800-769-5668.
Included with purchase
The following items are included with the purchase of the STRDG820: Instruction manual, FM wire antenna, AM loop antenna, 2 size-AA batteries, Remote Commander® remote control.
