Beyond The Gold Standard

Sony believes you should be overwhelmed by DVD performance, not by DVD equipment. Sony delivers DVD excitement in a slim, sleek, stylish package, the perfect way to bring the full performance of DVD and 5.1-channel six-speaker surround sound into your home. The DAVLF1H Platinum DVD Dream System consists of a single-disc DVD player/receiver, front and rear, left and right, floor-standing speakers (four total), a center channel speaker, and a powered subwoofer. You get a total system power of 600 watts. This system plays DVDs and CDs, including your own DVD-/+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs, and also the latest Super Audio Compact Discs (SACDs), for the ultimate in stereo and multichannel sound quality. There's an HDMI output for all-digital, uncompressed, single-cable signal delivery to your HDTV; as well as component, S-Video, and composite connections. And, when you want to hook up to satellite television, there's a digital input waiting for you so you can enjoy the benefits of digital audio with your digital satellite programming.

How 'Bout A DIAT?

Got too many wires? The DIAT(Digital Infrared Audio Transmission) system included with the DAVLF1H can help by enabling wireless transmission of audio signals from the front to the rear of a room. Just think: no more wires running from the receiver across your living room floor to the back of the room! The rear speakers can be placed up to 33 feet away from the IR transmitter that gets its power and audio signals from the amplifier that's housed in the subwoofer. The left rear speakers has an IR receiver in its grill, and this speaker must be plugged into an AC outlet for power. The right rear speaker gets its power and audio signal from the left speaker via a cable. If your room configuration or furnishings are such that the IR transmitter and receiver can't see each other (remember, infrared transmissions are line-of-sight), there's even an auxiliary IR repeater to solve the problem. DIAT was developed by Sony to transmit audio signals of the most advanced high-bandwidth media (such as DVD, HDTV, and SACD) using infrared light. Unlike conventional wireless transmission systems based on radio frequencies, DIAT's signals are not pre-compressed, and the original signal integrity is maintained without distortion, even in the presence of noise and radio interference. Wireless never sounded this good.

Sounds Like The Movie Theater

Sony has included Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II, DTS, and Digital Cinema Sound decoding/processing in this system so you have surround sound covered. Dolby Digital and DTS decoding will surround you with 5.1 separate channels of digital sound for sound quality that analog systems can't match. You are enveloped with completely separate channels for left, center, right, left surround, right surround, and the special .1 channel just for bass. Suddenly, movies have the same excitement and impact as in the theater. Bass is stronger and closer to the director's original intent. DTS improves 360-degree localization and spatial expression. The DAVLF1H also incorporates Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, which expands upon 2- to 4-channel sound formats, transforming them into pseudo six-channel surround sound. So, you'll be ready to hear the best from hundreds of VHS Hi-Fi movie releases, plus a wide range of digital satellite programs, TV sports, drama, and movie broadcasts. Your stereo music will take on a whole new sound thanks to Dolby Pro Logic II processing. For easy setup in any room, there's Enhanced Auto Calibration with stereo microphone included. And your MP3/WMA files will sound even better thanks to the Portable Audio Enchancer (with front audio input).

Super SACD Sound

SACDs are the realization of an audiophile's dream: all the precision of digital reproduction, combined with the warmth and ambiance of analog sound. The secret is Direct Stream Digital (DSD) encoding. Its one-bit/2.8224 MHz sampling is the highest quality sound source available today. DSD one-bit encoding strips away entire classes of distortion that have always characterized the conventional PCM digital sound format used for traditional CDs. It's nothing less than a quantum leap forward in music resolution. The DAVLF1H reproduces not only stereo SACDs, but also multichannel SACDs. You can hear the full glory of SACD sound in as many as 5.1 channels.

Recreating The Soundstage

What is the ultimate reference for movie theater sound? It's the Hollywood dubbing stage, where directors go to evaluate and approve their sound tracks. Now, that sound has been brought home, courtesy of Sony's Digital Cinema Sound system. These digitally recreated acoustic environments are based on the actual measurements Sony made at acclaimed Hollywood dubbing stages. By reproducing the precise reverberation qualities of these venues, the DAV-LF1H DVD Platinum Dream System makes your movies sound exactly the way they were meant to be heard.

Included With Purchase

Remote control, batteries for remote, AM/FM loop/wire antennas, all required cables, Operating Instructions.

Comparison Specifications

• Single Disc, Slot Loading DVD/CD/SACD With Progressive Scan Output
• 600 Watts Total Power (86 Watts x 5 + 170 Watt Subwoofer)
• Decoding/Processing: Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II, DTS, Digital Cinema Sound
• Front/Rear/Left/Right Speakers: 2-Way, 1.00' Dome Tweeter, 3.94" Cone Woofer (4 Speakers)
• Center Speaker: 2-Way, 1.00" Dome Tweeter, 3.94" Cone Woofer
• Subwoofer: 7.13" Digital Direct Twin Drive With Mica Driver
• Inputs: Optical/Coaxial Digital Audio (1/2), Analog A/V (2)
• Outputs: HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite (2)
• Touch Panel Operation
• Full-Function Remote Control (Multibrand For TVs)

Additional Specifications

• Digital-To-Analog Converters: 1-Bit Audio, 10-Bit Video
• Playable Formats: DVD, CD, SACD, DVD-/+R/RW, CD-R/RW, MP3/ JPEG CDs
• PLL Quartz-Locked Digital Synthesizer AM/FM Tuner, 20 FM/10 AM Presets
• Tuner Frequency Range: AM 530-1,710 kHz; FM 87.5-108.0 MHz
• DIAT Wireless Technology Powered Rear (Surround) Speakers
• 32-Bit S-Master Digital Amplifier
• Digital Direct Drive Subwoofer (Dual 85 Watt Amplifiers)
• Magnetic Shielding On All Speakers
• Selectable Progressive Scan/Interlaced Video Output
• Auto Format Direct (Automatic Decoding Function Detection)

Manufacturer Specifications

• Color-Coded Speaker Connections
• Playback Control For Interactive Video CDs
• Audio Dynamic Range Compression
• Portable Audio Enhancer With Front Audio Input
• Enhanced Auto Calibration (Stereo Microphone Included)
• Resume Play
• Sleep Timer
• Display Dimmer
• Parental Control (2 Levels)
• Sizes (W x H x D): Receiver/Player 22.38" x 8.00" x 9.44", Front/Rear Speakers (With Stands) 11.88" x 47.50" x 11.88"

Dimensional Specifications

• Sizes (W x H x D): Center Speaker 18.63" x 6.75" x 3.25", Subwoofer 9.50" x 23.88" x 9.44"
• Weights: Front/Rear Speakers (Without Stands) 12.81 lbs., Center Speaker 5.5 lbs., Subwoofer 30.88 lbs.

Sony DAV-LF1H Warranty Details

One-Year Parts And Labor Warranty

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