Sony STR-DG920 review
Optimized for Blu-ray Disc™ and most HD Sources 2 - Sony’s A/V
Receivers are engineered to be the ideal Blu-ray Disc A/V receiver, fully
compatible with Sony Blu-ray Disc Players. Superior video switching and
audio performance ensure seamless compatibility with today’s demanding HD
sources. The STR-DG920 supports Linear PCM and has four High Definition
Media Interface (HDMI) inputs that are capable of accepting resolutions up
to 1080p, offering the full video quality that Blu-ray Disc format can
deliver.
BRAVIA Sync - As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has
created BRAVIA Sync technology to go beyond simple audio and video
transmission. Starting with the STR-DG920, Sony’s A/V receivers will
transmit control functions to a select number of BRAVIA LCD televisions as
well as new DVD players in the Sony line
BRAVIA Sync - . With “One Touch Play,” operations that took several
steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch
the A/V receiver turn on, then the DVD player power on and start to play,
finally the BRAVIA television turns on and switches to the correct video
input
BRAVIA Sync - .
Digital Media Port - This proprietary interface adds networking and
connectivity options to the home theatre systems and components through
optional accessories that can connect with various devices. The DMP
accessory will provide the ability to control and power devices while
making set up easy and operation simple to use. The DMP accessories will
include a PC Client Ready device, Bluetooth receiver and Audio Docking
Stations compatible with select Network Walkman players and iPod®
products. So regardless of where you store your music, Sony’s Digital
Media Port offers an access point, provides control and integrates your
portable music into a home theatre system.
HDMI "Active Intelligence" - Powerful HDMI connectivity combined
with Active Intelligence offers automatic detection of optimal video and
audio signals from all connected components with convenience of a simple
one wire connection.
XM® Connect and Play™ Ready 1 with 5.1 Neural Decoding - A world of
digital radio is at your fingertips. 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.
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration - Now the optimal speaker settings for your
living room are only a press of button away. 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.
Digital Cinema Sound - Sony’s original Digital Cinema Sound technology
uses exclusive DSP technology to recreate the precise environment of three
Hollywood Dubbing Stages where your movies are created. True theatre sound
in your home, directly from the source.