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STRDH520
7.1 Channel 3D A/V Receiver
Model number: STR-DH520
Model features:
7.1-channel, 100 watts per channel, 3D pass-through, 6 HD inputs, Dolby TrueHD and dts HD audio codecs, HD Digital Cinema Sound, BRAVIA widget unified TV on-screen interface.
Overview
Adventure awaits.
Dare to embark upon a new adventure in home entertainment. The STR-DH520 7.1-channel (100W x7 @ 8 ohms 1kHz 1% THD) 3D surround sound A/V receiver will send you on your way. Offering a whopping six HD inputsincluding four HDMI inputs with 3D pass-throughyou can easily connect your compatible 3D Blu-ray Disc player, PS3 system and other devices, then immerse yourself in 3D movies, games and TV shows1. And with HD Digital Cinema Sound mode, you'll be amazed by an incredibly multi-layered, cinematic sound quality. So climb on board, then get ready to be floored.
Well Connected
A total of six HD inputs guarantee utmost connectivity and versatility. Four HDMI inputs with 3D pass-through allow you to connect a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, PS3 system, cable box or other device to enjoy 3D movies, video games and TV shows. But wait, there's more: two component HD inputs ensure all your compatible devices can get in on the action.
3D Pass-through
Enter a new dimension in home entertainment. Featuring four HDMI inputs with 3D pass-through, you can connect your compatible 3D Blu-ray Disc player, PS3 system, cable box or satellite receiver to enjoy a spectrum of 3D entertainment1. Don't yet have a 3D-compatible device? No problem; all HD inputs are also compatible with standard 2D devices.
Cinematic Sound
Get blown away by the sounds of your favorite moviesand hear them the way they were meant to be heard. Engineered around Sony's intimate knowledge of movie sound production, HD Digital Cinema Sound mode recreates the precise acoustics of the theaterand delivers an immersive cinematic experience right to your own home.
Pure Audio Experience
Revel in extraordinary surround sound. This receiver supports internal decoding and bitstream output of enhanced audio codecsincluding LPCM, Dolby trueHD, ProLogic IIz and dts-HD master audio2 which deliver lossless surround sound of discrete audio that's bit-for-bit identical to the master studio recording, and sounds just as Hollywood intended.
Easy On-screen Interface
Forget about peering into the tiny receiver display to switch up sound modes or alter audio sources and settings. With the intuitive BRAVIA Widget on-screen interface, you can now connect to select BRAVIA TVs to easily view and control the receiver and component settings directly on the TV screenno squinting required.
Cut Down on Cables
Extra cables equal extra clutter. Featuring Audio Return Channel technology, audio and video can now be conveyed to and from your TV and receiver via a single HDMI cable6. And with Standby HDMI Pass-through, you can enjoy movies, games and other content originating from HDMI sources on your TV even when the receiver is powered down1.
Features:
Don't let its attractive looks fool you. The STR-DH520's intelligent design was made to be a bustling epicenter capable of handling all your 3D A/V needs with 7.1 channels of sound. Connect to any of the 6 HD inputs or decode uncompressed audio and be blown away by the sound quality. Connect to select Sony televisions and you'll find a highly intuitive on-screen interface you'll navigate with ease.
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.
Well Connected
A total of six HD inputs guarantee utmost connectivity and versatility. Four HDMI inputs with 3D pass-through allow you to connect a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, PS3 system, cable box or other device to enjoy 3D movies, video games and TV shows1. But wait, there's more: two component inputs ensure all your HD-compatible devices can get in on the action.
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 PlayStation3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, and any 2 other HDMI-capable devices, for high definition video and audio. Two component inputs (1080/60i capable) provide added HD-capable connectivity and versatility.
Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding
Experience sound closer to the way it was captured with LPCM, Dolby trueHD, ProLogicIIz and dts-HD master audio codecs.
Standby pass-through of Audio & Video
Conveniently access all your HDMI connected devices without having to power on the receiver.
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 PlayStation3 gaming console via HDMI cable.
Cinematic Sound
Get blown away by the sounds of your favorite moviesand hear them the way they were meant to be heard. Engineered around Sony's intimate knowledge of movie sound production, HD Digital Cinema Sound mode recreates the precise acoustics of the theaterand delivers an immersive cinematic experience right to your own home.
HD Digital Cinema Sound
Optimize your receiver to mimic the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures.
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.
BRAVIA Sync Capable
Conveniently operate and control selectSony 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.
3D Pass-through
Enter a new dimension in home entertainment. Featuring four HDMI inputs with 3D pass-through, you can connect your compatible 3D Blu-ray Disc player, PS3 system, cable box or satellite receiver to enjoy a spectrum of 3D entertainment1. Don't yet have a 3D-compatible device? No problem. The HDMI inputs are also compatible with standard 2D devices.
3D Pass-through
Compatible with Blu-ray 3D movies, video games and other 3D content
BRAVIA Widget Control
Connect to select Sony 2011 Televisions and experience an integrated user interface on-screen. Enabling on-screen feedback and control function.
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.
Specifications
Audio Features
Tuner
- Preset Channel (FM/AM) : TTL60 (30 FM, 30 AM)
Sound Field
- 2ch : Yes
- A.F.D. Auto : Yes
- Church : Yes
- Concert Hall : Yes
- Digital Concert Hall A/B : 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
- Stadium : Yes
Decoding Format
- 96kHz/24bit : Yes
- DTS / DTS-ES (Matrix6.1 / Discrete6.1) : Yes (DTS and DTS-ES)
- DTS 96/24/ DTS Neo:6 : Yes
- DTS HD MA/ DTS HD HR : Yes (MA and HR)
- Dolby Digital EX/ Dolby Digital : Yes (Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Digital)
- Dolby Prologic/II /IIx /IIz : Yes (Dolby Prologic, II, Iix and I?z)
- Dolby TruHD/Dolby Digital + : Yes (Dolby TruHD and Dolby Digital+)
Amplifier/Receiver
Amplifier Features
- Number of Amp channels : 7ch (Sub must be self powered)
Amplifier Power
- (8Ohms 1kHz) THD : 0.01
- 8Ohms 1kHz : 100W + 100W
- Total Power : 945W (135W/ch x 7 (8?, 1kHz, 0.05% THD))
Video Features
HDMI
- 3D over HDMI : Yes
- HDMI(tm) video output capability : 1080P/24P/Deep Color/x.v.Color (xvYCC)
- Power Off Pass Through : Yes
Inputs and Outputs
Audio Inputs
- Analog Audio In : 2
- Analog Stereo Mini Jack : 1(for Portable)
- Coaxial : 1
- Multi-ch In : Yes (FM and AM)
- Optical In : 2
Audio Outputs
Speaker Outputs
- Center : Yes
- Front A (L/R) : Yes
- Front High (L/R) : Yes (bass and treble)
- Surround (L/R) : Yes
- Surround Back (L/R) : Yes
Video Inputs
- AV In: Including Front AV : 2
- Component Video In : 2
- HDMI In : 4
Video Outputs
- AV Out: Inc. Monitor Out : 1
- Composite Video Out: Inc. Monitor Out : 1
- HDMI Out : 1
