“Our new line of A/V receivers serve as the heart of any
high-definition domestic theater system by synchronizing all audio and
HD video sources to deliver a smooth, high quality domestic theater
experience,” said Brennan Mullin, vice president for audio products for
Sony Electronics’ Digital Imaging and Audio Division. “The new
receivers offer an easy and affordable solution to total the vital
moment half of the high-definition equation – cinematic surround sound
that complements the picture.”
Optimized High-Definition Support
The new STR-DG920 and STR-DG820 7.1 channel A/V receivers offer
110 watts of potential per channel and are equipped to support the
latest in high-definition formats with 1080/60p and
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24p True Cinema video sign pass-through.
Featuring four HDMI™ inputs, the models support the latest
audio formats – Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, dts® High
Resolution Audio and dts® HD Master Audio. The models additionally
support x.v.Color™ technology (xvYCC) which offers a wider spectrum of
colors from source to receiver to an x.v.Color-compliant HDTV.
Additionally, the STR-DG920 model supports Deep Color™ for greater
color depth on compatible televisions and upscales standard-definition
video composition to 1080p via HDMI with a 1080p-capable HDTV set. The
model features an icon-driven menu system for simple device and
composition navigation.
Also included is Sony’s Digital Media Port. that adds networking
and connectivity to the AV receivers for music playback from various
sources with optional accessories, including audio cradles compatible
with choose Walkman® players and iPod® products, a PC client device and
a Bluetooth® adapter. Once the accessory is connected, the device can
be powered and controlled by the receiver for enhanced domestic theater
experience.
An upgraded Portable Audio Enhancer improves the clarity and
depth of any connected digital music player by adding data to the audio
sign that had been removed during compression for an improved audio
experience. Additionally, the units are XM Connect-and-Play™ ready with
5.1 Neural Surround Sound.
The models incorporate Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC)
for simplified multi-channel surround sound setup. In about 20 to 30
seconds, the system automatically adjusts frequency, distance and level
for optimal performance.
The STR-DG920 model will be available in June for about $600,
while the STR-DG820 system will be available in May for about $400.
Full HD 1080p and HDMI Connectivity
The new STR-DG720 7.1 channel A/V receiver, with 105 watts of
ability per channel, features three HDMI inputs that support 1080/60p
and 24p video sign pass-through, plus up to eight channels of
uncompressed LPCM audio. It work with XM Radio and will be available in
March for about $300.
At 100 watts, the STR-DG520 5.1 channel A/V receiver offers two
HDMI inputs with 1080/60p and 24p video sign pass-through. It will be
available in March for about $200.
Both models include Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC)
technology, Digital Media Port, Digital Cinema Sound processing for
studio quality reproduction, and Portable Audio Enhancer.
The new line of A/V receivers will be available through
sonystyle.com, at Sony Style retail stores, at military base exchanges
and at authorized dealers nationwide.
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